Dog Groomer Stylist

Complete Canine, LLC; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Job summary

Complete Canine, LLC in Troy, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Dog Groomer & Stylist who loves dogs and delivers high-quality grooming services. The ideal candidate will work in a structured environment, ensuring dogs feel calm and comfortable while maintaining high cleanliness standards.

This role requires an experienced Pet Stylist with genuine care for dogs and a commitment to teamwork. If you appreciate a well-organized workplace and value every interaction with clients and their furry friends, we want to meet you!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pet Stylist required.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and quality.
• Ability to handle anxious or difficult dogs with patience.

Responsibilities

• Groom dogs to meet client expectations and breed standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming environment.
• Monitor dogs for health or behavior concerns.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Team-first mindset

Strong work ethic

Genuine love for dogs

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave

Why You’ll Love Working at Complete Canine

If you’re someone who truly loves dogs and takes pride in your work, this is a place where that actually matters. At Complete Canine, we don’t rush dogs through the process or cut corners to save time. We believe every dog deserves patience, care, and attention to detail. We've built a team that holds each other to that standard.

You’ll enjoy working here if you:

• Take pride in doing things the right way, not the easy way
• Want to be part of a team that supports each other and steps in to help
• Like working in a clean, organized, high-standard environment
• Appreciate clear expectations and structured systems
• Want your work to actually matter to both dogs and their owners

This is a team where:

• Dogs are treated like family
• Cleanliness and organization are taken seriously every single day
• Teammates are reliable and work together to get the job done
• Positive energy and high standards are the norm & not the exception

If you’ve ever been frustrated working somewhere that cuts corners, lacks structure, or doesn’t truly care. This will feel different.

Role Summary

As a Dog Groomer & Stylist at Complete Canine, you are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality grooming while ensuring every dog feels calm, cared for, and comfortable.

This role is about more than grooming. It’s about patience, attention to detail, and earning the trust of every client.

Key Responsibilities

• Groom dogs to client expectations and breed standards
• Handle dogs with patience, care, and safety at all times
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized grooming environment
• Follow strict cleaning and sanitation protocols daily
• Clean tools, tubs, grooming areas, and shared spaces consistently
• Communicate clearly with team members & owners about dogs and services
• Monitor dogs for health or behavior concerns and report appropriately

Daily Expectations

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. Pet Stylists are expected to contribute to the overall operation; not just grooming.

This includes:

• Cleaning rooms, runs, and shared spaces
• Keeping up with laundry and sanitation throughout the day
• Following structured daily cleaning and care routinesMaintaining a consistently clean and organized workspace

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced Pet Stylist (required for this role)
• Genuine love for dogs
• Strong attention to detail
• Patience, especially with anxious or difficult dogs
• A team-first mindset
• High personal standards for cleanliness and quality
• Reliability and strong work ethic

Not a Fit If You

• Cut corners or settle for 'good enough'
• Avoid cleaning or shared responsibilities
• Get frustrated easily with dogs
• Struggle to follow systems or routines
• Enjoy a mix of working independently while being part of a team

Why This Role Matters

Clients trust us with a member of their family. That trust is built through consistency, cleanliness, and genuine care.

Every groom, every detail, and every interaction contributes to that experience.

Apply Today

If you love dogs, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that holds a high standard—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and show us why you’re a great fit for Complete Canine.