Pet Stylist

Groomer / Pet Stylist - Best Friends Pet Care THE ROLE You've put in the work to develop a real craft. You know the difference between a salon that values quality and one that just wants volume. At Ziggy's Parlor, powered by Best Friends Pet Care, quality is the standard — not the exception. As a Groomer / Pet Stylist, you bring your skills, your eye, and your passion to a salon that takes what you do as seriously as you do. Ziggy's Parlor is a full-service grooming salon located in Mount Pleasant, SC, operating as part of a premier pet resort and serving a community that genuinely loves its animals. You'll work alongside a focused team of four to eight grooming professionals in a salon built for the craft — where every appointment is treated as a priority and every pet parent walks out proud. Every dog that sits at your table is a chance to do your best work — and every pet parent who picks up their dog and lights up at what they see is the reason you chose this career in the first place. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Groom dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments to the highest quality standards — breed cuts, style requests, and everything in between • Consult with pet parents on their preferred styles and deliver exactly what they're envisioning with care and professionalism • Perform full bath, brush, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, and add-on services • Maintain an organized, hygienic workspace — sanitize tools and stations between every single pet, every single time • Complete all grooms on time and communicate proactively with the team on scheduling and any concerns • Suggest add-on services and retail products that genuinely benefit each individual pet • Report low supply levels to management and handle equipment with care • Support the broader salon team and contribute to a workspace where quality and collaboration go hand in hand WHAT YOU BRING • 1 to 2 or more years of professional grooming experience — you've worked with real clients, real breeds, and real expectations • The ability to groom all breeds and execute specific cuts requested by clients with confidence and precision • A genuine love of animals and patience with pets of all sizes and temperaments — especially the ones that make you earn it • Warm, professional manner with pet parents — you listen well and deliver on what you promise • Upbeat, dependable, and proud of your work — you take ownership of every dog that leaves your station • High school diploma or equivalent • Formal grooming school or apprenticeship preferred • Comfort working in the coastal South Carolina climate and familiarity with the active, pet-loving culture of the Mount Pleasant and greater Charleston area is a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to lift 50 or more lbs • On your feet in a busy salon for a full shift • Comfortable working around animal dander and sanitation chemicals • Schedule is flexible but must meet the demands of our salon — including availability on weekends and during peak periods WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance • 401K with company matching • Paid vacation • Uniforms provided • Pet supply and service discounts • A salon that respects your craft and gives you the tools, the team, and the environment to do your best work every single day • Every dog that leaves looking exactly the way their family hoped — that's yours. And at Ziggy's Parlor, that work is backed by something much bigger than one salon. • Mount Pleasant is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant communities on the East Coast — a place where people invest in their pets and their quality of life, and where a skilled groomer who takes pride in their work will always have a loyal, appreciative clientele ABOUT ZIGGY'S PARLOR AND BEST FRIENDS PET CARE Ziggy's Parlor is a locally rooted pet resort built around one belief: every pet deserves to feel safe, enriched, and loved — even when their family can't be there. We are a hands-on, passionate team that shows up every day for the animals and families in our community. What makes us different is who owns this place. Ziggy's Parlor is proudly part of Best Friends Pet Care — a network of 80+ pet resorts across 30+ brands nationwide, with more than 30 years of experience setting the standard in pet hospitality. The best part? Best Friends Pet Care is an employee-owned company. That means when you join this team, you don't just have a job — you have a stake. A real ownership stake in the success of this resort and every resort in the network. You get to think like an owner, grow like an owner, and share in the rewards of something far greater than any one location. That's not something most companies can offer, but Best Friends Pet Care can. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $18 - $25 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No