Pet Grooming Technician - Hands-On Animal Care

Kennelwood Pet Resorts; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennelwood Pet Resorts – St. Peters is seeking a Pet Care Grooming Technician to help provide safe, compassionate grooming for dogs and cats.

You’ll work hands-on with pets, support Grooming Stylists, and learn Kennelwood procedures for bathing, drying, brushing, and handling.

No prior grooming experience is required; training is provided. This is a full-time or part-time role with shifts on a 2nd shift and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to work hands-on with animals.
• Patient, compassionate, and attentive with pets.
• Comfort with dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to follow detailed grooming and pet-care instructions.
• Willingness to learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail care, ear cleaning, and other grooming tasks.
• Reliable, team player, coachable.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dogs and cats for scheduled grooming services.
• Safely bathe pets using appropriate shampoos, conditioners, and techniques.
• Dry, brush, and comb pets based on coat type and services.
• Perform basic grooming tasks: nail trimming, paw pad cleaning, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.
• Assist Grooming Stylists with preparation and related activities.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, discomfort, illness, injury, or behavioral concerns.
• Safely handle and position dogs and cats of different sizes.
• Follow service instructions and special handling requirements.
• Keep grooming areas, tubs, tables, kennels, tools, equipment, and workstations clean and organized.
• Complete laundry and maintain towels and supplies.
• Maintain grooming and pet-care documentation and communicate with Grooming Stylists and leadership.
• Interact with pet parents professionally to provide a positive guest experience.
• Support other Kennelwood teams as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Patience

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kennelwood Pet Resorts – St. Peters is seeking a Pet Care Grooming Technician to help provide safe, compassionate grooming for dogs and cats.

You’ll work hands-on with pets, support Grooming Stylists, and learn Kennelwood procedures for bathing, drying, brushing, and handling.

No prior grooming experience is required; training is provided. This is a full-time or part-time role with shifts on a 2nd shift and weekend availability.