Assistant Stylist - Dog Groomer

Pets at Home Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + commission

28 days holiday (33 after 2 years)

Birthday day off

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension contribution (4%)

Colleague discount (20%)

Job summary

Pets at Home Limited is seeking an Assistant Stylist to support our grooming salon operations. You will help with dog handling, bathing, prepping, and using grooming equipment while delivering attentive, friendly service to customers.

We value flexibility across the week and a positive, fast-paced team environment. Prior pet-care experience is helpful but not essential, with opportunities to develop hands-on grooming skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist grooming sessions and support appointments.
• Handle dogs and bathe, prep, and manage grooming equipment as directed.
• Provide friendly, responsive service in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

As an Assistant Stylist, you'll play a vital role in our busy grooming salon, delivering excellent pet care while supporting grooming appointments. You'll develop hands-on skills in dog handling, bathing, prepping, and equipment use.

You're passionate about great service, flexible to work across the week, and happy in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Experience with dogs or in pet care is desirable but not essential, and you're comfortable working towards targets.

At Pets at Home, pets are at the heart of everything we do. Our Pet Care Centres combine grooming, retail, and veterinary services to deliver exceptional care for pets and the people who love them. We're proud to offer a welcoming, supportive environment where our teams can thrive.

Why Join Us? We offer rewarding benefits to support your wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay plus commission
• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 after 2 years
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 4% company pension contribution
• 20% colleague discount (30% off own brand)