Dog Groomer - Pet Groomer & Animal Attendant

Dog Groomer - Pet Groomer & Animal Attendant Dog & Groom is a boutique grooming salon and small-group daycare in O’Connor. We’re known for our calm, clean environment, beautiful grooms, and genuinely personalised care. We’re looking for an experienced Dog Groomer to join our team full-time. This role suits someone who takes pride in their finish, works calmly and safely, and has the confidence to help lead standards in a busy salon. About the role You’ll be responsible for delivering consistently excellent grooms and supporting smooth salon operations, including: Bathing, blow-drying, clipping/scissoring, de-shedding, styling and finishing Nail clipping and ear cleaning Confident, kind handling of dogs across breeds, sizes, coat types and temperaments Maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards (cleaning, disinfecting, equipment care) Client communication: coat condition, realistic outcomes, maintenance advice and rebooking Supporting the team in a fast-paced environment with strong time management Mentoring junior groomers and helping maintain consistent grooming standards What we’re looking for 3+ years professional dog grooming experience (essential) Strong clipper and scissor skills with solid breed/coat knowledge Calm, capable approach, you stay steady when the salon gets busy High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work Reliable, punctual, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision Strong communication skills and a genuine team mindset Availability for full-time hours plus some Saturdays (rostered) Why Dog & Groom? We’re a premium grooming and boutique daycare business known for our clean, calm environment, small-team culture, and high standards. Our Values: I‑M‑P‑A‑C‑T Integrity – we do the right thing, always Mindfulness – we stay present, calm, and tuned into each dog Proactivity – we prevent problems before they start Accountability – we own our role and our standards Collaboration – we work as one team Trust – we build it with each other and with every client How to apply Please submit your resume and a short cover note outlining: Your grooming experience (years + strengths) The types of grooms you most enjoy Any portfolio/photos or social links (optional but encouraged) As part of this process, you will be asked to complete a grooming trial. Only successful candidates will be contacted.