Dog Groomer -North Shore

Pawville; Sneads Ferry (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawville in Sneads Ferry, NC is seeking a Dog Groomer to deliver grooming services and exceptional customer care for pets and their families. You will communicate clearly with owners, perform breed-specific grooming requests, and maintain a positive, safe grooming environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and grooming training certification. A friendly, patient demeanor and reliability for evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential to thrive in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Flexibility and reliability to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to comfortably handle and groom dogs of varying sizes, weights, breeds, and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Bathing and cleaning pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning.
• Grooming pets through techniques such as shaving, trimming, and styling according to owner preferences.
• Maintaining overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears.
• Maintaining a clean workstation and sanitizing equipment at end of shift.
• Communicating with owners, providing grooming experience updates and home-care tips.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer

Excellent organizational skills

Prioritization of tasks

Flexibility and reliability

Grooming dogs of varying sizes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Grooming training program certificate

Job description

• Location 1025 Old Folkstone Rd,Sneads Ferry, NC, 28460,United States
• Job Category Groomer, Dog Groomer
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Job Title: Dog Groomer

Department: Grooming

Reports to: General Manager

FLSA Classification: Hourly Non-exempt

Join a Team Where Every Stay is a Story. Do you love getting to know a pet’s unique personality? At Pawville, we pride ourselves on providing tailored, personalized care—from breed-specific grooming cuts to enrichment-filled boarding stays. We’re looking for caregivers who are ready to provide the activity, stimulation, and connection that pets love (and pet parents trust). Join us in a high-energy environment where your work directly contributes to the "peace of mind" and "happy tails" of our Pawville families!

Job Summary:

Groomers d eliver outstanding customer service to pet owners by executing style requests, communicating clearly and honestly, and bringing a positive attitude . The role of a Groomer is to p rovide exemplary cosmetic care for pets, being gentle and patient with anxious and difficult animals . Protect the best interests of our customers and their pets, notifying owners of any concerns, including skin abnormalities, ear infections, ticks, and fleas .

Essential functions and responsibilities :

• Bathing and clea n ing pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning .
• Grooming p ets through various techniques such as s hav ing , trimming , and styl ing pet hair according to the owner’s preferences .
• Maintain ing overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears .
• Maintain ing a clean workstation ; routinely cleaning, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing work area and equipment as needed and at the end of each shift.
• Communicating with owners; informing them of grooming experience, providing recommendations for future grooming sessions, and ad vis ing owners on at-home care tips and best practices for their pets .
• Adhering to all pet and human safety protocols at all times.
• Professionally and positively representing Pawville by conducting yourself in a manner that is in the best interest of Pawville , c ustomers, and team members.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications :

• Ability to comfortably handle and groom dogs of varying sizes, weights, breeds, and temperaments .
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate .
• Flexibility and reliability to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or certificate from grooming training program or academy preferred.
• Proficiency with using office equipment (such as phones, computers, printers) preferred .
• Strong proficiency in various dog grooming techniques and styling ; prior grooming experience required .

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Pawville Team Members routineously perform the following physical demands. All Pawville Team Members are expected to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Stand and/or walk for up to 6 hours without a break.
• Kneel, bend, squat, and twist their body .
• Repetitive hand and arm movement; reach, grab, pull, and push objects.
• Perform duties in an environment with loud sounds from animals and smells from pet waste and cleaning chemicals.
• Perform work both indoors and outdoors; experiencing temperature changes according to season, building heating and cooling, and weather.
• Lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance .