Stylist - Dog Groomer

Pets at Home; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 12,465 - 15,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive rates of pay plus commission

28 days paid annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Life Assurance

Company pension contribution

Colleague discount of 20%

Job summary

A leading pet care company in Borehamwood is seeking a Professional Dog Stylist to join their grooming team. This full-time role offers a salary of £13.85 per hour, excellent training programs, and numerous benefits, including 28 days paid annual leave and a 20% colleague discount. The ideal candidate will be experienced in dog grooming, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming.
• Flexible and reliable with a variable schedule.
• Team oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming including bathing, drying, and breed-specific styling.
• Lead grooming appointments and deliver high-quality results.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact with pet owners.

Skills

Experience in dog grooming

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Grooming qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Grooming Team: Professional Dog Stylist Wanted at Pets at Home in Borehamwood. Full-time position with a permanent contract and salary £13.85 per hour. Location: 3C, Borehamwood Shopping Park, 25 Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PR.

About Us

At Pets at Home, we’re passionate about pets and it shows. Our Pet Care Centres across the UK include grooming salons, retail stores, and veterinary practices, all dedicated to delivering the very best care for pets and the people who love them. We create welcoming, supportive environments where team members can thrive.

The Role

We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy salon. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead grooming appointments, delivering high-quality grooms with care, precision, and a personal touch. You’ll interact with pet owners daily, so strong communication and customer service skills are essential. You’ll help ensure pets feel great, as well as look great, with our training and development opportunities including Earn as You Learn programmes and additional skill-based pay enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming across all aspects of dog grooming, including bathing, drying, breed-specific styling, and finishing
• Lead grooming appointments and deliver high-quality results
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with pet owners

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming
• Hold a grooming qualification
• Flexible and reliable with a variable schedule across six days a week (minimum 24 hours/week, with potential for more during busy periods)
• Team oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment
• Goal driven; experience in target-led environments is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Attractive rates of pay plus commission (subject to targets)
• 28 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years (includes bank holidays; pro-rata for contracted hours)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance – 4 times annual salary
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• Colleague discount of 20% across the Group (including 30% off own brand)

Organisation: The Groom Room

Date Posted: 05-09-2025

Expiry Date: 03-09-2035

Additional

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you think you can contribute through your values and behaviours, we’d love to hear from you.