Assistant Dog Groomer - Hands-On Training & Growth

Home Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + commission

28 days holiday (33 after 2 years)

Birthday day off

Life assurance (4x salary)

4% pension contribution

20% colleague discount (30% on own‑brl

Job summary

Pets at Home in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Stylist for our busy grooming salon. Training will occur in Abingdon or Didcot and may last up to 16 weeks, during which you’ll learn dog handling, bathing, prepping and equipment use.

You’ll deliver friendly, high‑quality service in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing role. Experience with dogs or pet care is desirable but not essential, and you’ll work toward targets while developing practical skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• You’re passionate about great service and customer care.
• Experience with dogs or in pet care is desirable but not essential, and you’re comfortable working toward targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist grooming appointments and support the stylist in dog handling, bathing, prepping and equipment use.

Job description

Pets at Home in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Stylist for our busy grooming salon. Training will occur in Abingdon or Didcot and may last up to 16 weeks, during which you’ll learn dog handling, bathing, prepping and equipment use.

You’ll deliver friendly, high‑quality service in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing role. Experience with dogs or pet care is desirable but not essential, and you’ll work toward targets while developing practical skills and confidence.