Pet Groomer All-Star

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Dog Groomer — Leadership Potential

Grooming by Kim / Uptown Pet Spa is looking for an experienced, dependable dog groomer to join our team. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

We are a locally owned, owner-operated grooming salon with a relaxed, low-drama atmosphere. Our owner works in the shop daily and is looking for a true superstar and self-starter —someone who takes pride in their work, supports the entire salon, and may be interested in growing into a leadership or management role over time.

Current Schedule

We are primarily looking for availability on:

• Sundays
• Tuesdays
• Thursdays

Additional days and hours may become available as we move into the busy holiday season.

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

• An experienced and confident dog groomer
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work
• A self-starter who can manage their schedule and responsibilities without constant supervision
• Kind, patient, and safety-conscious with dogs
• Comfortable communicating professionally with clients
• Willing to support coworkers and step in wherever needed
• Calm, mature, and committed to maintaining a positive, drama-free workplace
• Interested in becoming a valuable long-term member of the salon
• Potentially capable of growing into additional leadership or management responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Complete full-service dog grooming appointments from start to finish
• Safely handle dogs of different breeds, sizes, ages, temperaments, and coat conditions
• Consult with clients and clearly communicate grooming recommendations
• Maintain accurate notes regarding grooming instructions, pet behavior, skin or health concerns, and future service recommendations
• Bathe, dry, brush, de-shed, trim nails, and perform other salon services as needed
• Fill in for bathing and general salon-support duties when necessary
• Answer phones and assist with scheduling or basic administrative tasks
• Help check dogs in and out
• Collect or process client information and payments as assigned
• Keep the grooming station and shared salon areas clean, sanitary, and organized
• Support smooth daily salon operations without needing to be repeatedly directed
• Follow all shop safety, sanitation, animal-handling, and incident-reporting procedures

Equipment

Applicants must provide and maintain their own professional grooming tools and equipment, including clippers, blades, shears, combs, brushes, and other personal grooming supplies required to perform their work.

The salon provides the primary work area and standard shop equipment.

Our Shop Environment

Grooming by Kim / Uptown Pet Spa is owned and managed directly by the owner, who is present and actively involved in the shop each day.

Our environment is:

• Low-key and low-pressure
• Friendly and fun
• Supportive and team-oriented
• Professional without feeling overly corporate
• Focused on quality care, safety, and good client relationships
• Committed to maintaining a respectful, no-drama workplace

We work hard, help one another, and want someone who notices what needs to be done and steps in without being asked.

Growth Opportunity

This position has the potential to grow beyond an individual grooming role. We would especially like to meet someone who demonstrates initiative, good judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to help lead daily salon operations.

For the right person, future responsibilities could include helping coordinate workflow, supporting and training team members, assisting with client concerns, and taking on additional salon-management duties.

To Apply

Please send the following:

• Your name and contact information
• A brief description of your grooming experience
• Your availability, particularly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
• Photos or a portfolio of your recent grooming work
• The breeds, sizes, and grooming services you are comfortable handling
• Any leadership, front-desk, scheduling, or salon-management experience

We are looking for someone dependable, talented, flexible, and ready to become an important part of our shop—not someone who wants to simply groom their scheduled dogs and leave the rest of the team behind.