Professional Dog Groomer

Throw Me A Bone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Throw Me A Bone in the New York City area is seeking a Professional Dog Groomer to provide premium bathing and grooming across a range of breeds. You will greet pet parents, follow health and hygiene protocols, and maintain a welcoming, professional environment on-site.

Responsibilities include coat care, trimming, brushing, nail trimming, and animal handling with a focus on safety and comfort. The role supports kennel duties as needed, and requires proven grooming experience, a trial groom, and

Qualifications

• Proven grooming experience with dogs and strong animal-care techniques.
• Must have a past grooming portfolio or book of work.
• Satisfactory completion of a trial groom.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive grooming including bathing, brushing, trimming and coat care tailored to breed.
• Handle animals safely with proper restraint to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools and stations according to health standards.
• Communicate grooming preferences and health observations to pet owners and team.
• Assist with nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other hygiene tasks as needed.
• Provide gentle restraint to minimize stress for pets and staff.
• Support kennel duties or pet sitting when required, including lifting animals or supplies.

Skills

Pet Grooming

Dog Handling

Customer Service

Job description

Company Description

Throw Me A Bone is a pet care company designed around the wants and needs of dogs, offering daycare, overnight, weekend, and holiday boarding, training, and grooming services. Dogs enjoy open, safe play environments where caregivers and pet parents can check in via webcams throughout the day. Professionally trained Pet Care Specialists provide attentive, loving care and treat every dog as if they were their own.

The focus is on creating a joyful and secure experience so pets return home happy, well-exercised, and relaxed.

Team members join a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality care and positive experiences for both pets and their families.

Role Description

As a Professional Dog Groomer, you will provide premium bathing and grooming services for an array of dog breeds at our facilities. You will follow established protocols for health, hygiene, and facility cleanliness. The role includes greeting pet parents, providing updates on their dogs' grooming services, and maintaining a welcoming and professional environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in the New York City Area, requiring availability for a mix of weekday and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive grooming services including bathing, brushing, trimming, styling, and pet coat care tailored to each dog’s breed and individual needs
• Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and animal handling skills to ensure their comfort and safety during grooming procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grooming tools, stations, and work areas in accordance with health standards
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about grooming preferences, pet care instructions, and any health concerns observed during grooming
• Assist with pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and other pet hygiene tasks as needed
• Provide gentle animal restraint during grooming to minimize stress and ensure safety for both pets and staff
• Support kennel duties or pet sitting responsibilities when required, including heavy lifting of animals or supplies

Requirements

• Proven experience in pet grooming with a strong background in dog handling and animal care techniques
• Book of past grooming work required
• Satisfactory completion of a trial groom
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures such as veterinary technician or assistant experience is a plus, especially related to animal health monitoring during grooming
• Familiarity with pet coat styling, pet nail trimming, and animal restraint methods
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and team members
• Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting of animals or equipment throughout the day
• Experience with animal handling across various breeds and temperaments; comfort working with animals requiring special care or veterinary attention
• Strong customer service orientation with a positive attitude toward client satisfaction
• Additional skills such as dog training, veterinary experience, equine experience or kennel work are advantageous but not mandatory

Embark on a fulfilling career where your dedication to animal well-being makes a real difference!

We are committed to providing a supportive environment that values your skills while offering opportunities for growth in the pet care industry.