Dog Groomer

iHire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established pet grooming salon in Whitestone, NY is seeking a skilled Dog Groomer with 3–7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong grooming skills, deliver custom cuts, and ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Established and steady client base

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Employee discounts on retail and grooming services

All grooming tools and products provided

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of professional dog grooming experience required.
• Proficient in grooming all coat types and breed-specific cuts.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert grooming and styling for dogs of all breeds.
• Maintain tools and ensure a clean, professional workstation.
• Communicate clearly with pet parents regarding grooming requests.

Skills

Breed-specific cuts

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Certification from a recognized grooming school

Job description

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Are you a talented Dog Groomer with 3–7 years of experience and a passion for delivering high-quality grooming? Whitestone Doghouse a top-rated and well-established pet grooming salon, is seeking a skilled and dependable Groomer to join our professional team.

We’re looking for someone confident in breed-standard and custom cuts, with strong scissoring and clipper skills. While bathing and prepping dogs is not a required part of this role, you should have the ability to perform those tasks if needed.

If you're ready to take the next step in your grooming career in a supportive, pet-focused environment with steady clientele, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform expert grooming and styling for dogs of all breeds and coat types
• Deliver breed-standard and custom cuts with exceptional scissoring and clipper techniques
• Collaborate with bathers and prep staff to ensure dogs are ready for grooming
• Communicate clearly with pet parents regarding grooming requests and pet behavior
• Maintain grooming tools, equipment, and a clean, professional workstation
• Ensure a calm, safe, and stress-free experience for all pets in your care
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of professional dog grooming experience required
• Proficient in breed-specific cuts and grooming all coat types
• Strong portfolio or proven track record of high-quality grooming work
• Ability to bathe and prep dogs when needed, though not required in this role
• Comfortable in a fast-paced grooming environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to safely lift and handle dogs of various sizes
• Certification from a recognized grooming school is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

• Established and steady client base with regular appointments
• Competitive commission-based pay or hourly rate (based on experience)
• All grooming tools, products, and equipment provided
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off
• Employee discounts on retail and grooming services
• Clean, modern workstations in a collaborative, pet-loving team environment
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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