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Waggy Tails Dog Grooming Salon

Dog Groomer

Pay: $500–$1,000/wk

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$33,412 / year median in New Jersey

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Dog Groomer Waggy Tails Dog Grooming Salon Ridgefield Park, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $500 - $1,000 a week 2 hours ago Qualifications Companion animal handling Pet coat styling Salon experience Dog handling Cleaning Pet ear cleaning Full Job Description We are looking to add a skilled, experienced groomer to our team. We take pride in giving every dog a stress-free, high-quality grooming experience, and we're looking for someone who shares that same standard of care and craftsmanship. What we're looking for: Minimum 1+ years of professional grooming experience. Must have experience working in a salon setting. Ability to run a full groom independently, start to finish — bathing, drying, breed-specific and pet-style cuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and finishing touches — without supervision Strong handling skills with dogs of all sizes, breeds, coat types, and temperaments A genuine love for animals paired with reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude

Responsibilities:

Perform animal grooming duties such as bathing, teeth brushing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, hand-scissoring, and breed standard cuts. Answer telephones and schedule appointments. Check dogs in and out. Communicate with pet parents to ensure their grooming requests are met. Self-motivated, punctual, and able to maintain the grooming area clean. We have a Steady Clientele . We are open Tuesday through Saturday. A test groom is required before hiring.

Pay:

$500.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

Dental Insurance