Stylist - Dog Groomer

Pets at Home; Dartford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + commission

28 days holiday (33 after 2 years)

Birthday day off

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension 4% company contribution

Colleague discount (own brand)

Job summary

Pets at Home is looking for a Dog Stylist / Groomer to join The Groom Room in Dartford. You will deliver high‑quality grooms with care and precision, helping pets look and feel their best while building trust with owners.

This part-time, hands-on role is customer‑facing with opportunities for growth. You should hold a grooming qualification or be working toward one, be customer‑driven, flexible and a collaborative team player.

Qualifications

• Grooming qualification or actively working toward one.
• Customer-focused and flexible.
• Strong team player with collaborative spirit.
• Experience aiming to targets is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pet grooming with care and precision.
• Build strong relationships with pet owners and ensure pets look and feel their best.
• Hands-on, customer-facing role with opportunities to grow.

Skills

Grooming

Customer service

Team player

Flexible

Target-driven

Education

Grooming qualification

Job description

Part-time, £14.35 - £14.35 per hour

Ref: 40749

Salary: £14.35 - £14.35 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Contracted Hours: 32 - 39

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: 9, Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4LD

Love pets? Love grooming? Join our team.

At Pets at Home, pets are at the heart of everything we do. Our Pet Care Centres bring together grooming, retail, and veterinary care to give pets the very best, and we’re looking for a passionate Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy salon.

The Role

You’ll deliver high-quality grooms with care and precision, building great relationships with pet owners while making sure every pet looks and feels their best. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role with plenty of opportunity to grow.

About You

You’ll be confident in all aspects of grooming, hold a grooming qualification or be working toward one, customer-focused, flexible, and a great team player. Experience working to targets is a bonus, but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• 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)

“We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”

Organisation: The Groom Room

Date Posted: 28-08-2026

Expiry Date: 25-08-2036