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.
Professional Pet Groomer (1+ Yrs Exp Required) Platinum Pooch Grooming & International Dog Spa Cleveland, OH Job Details Part-time | Full-time $35,000 - $80,000 a year 6 days ago Benefits Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Pet care Customer communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Scissors Pet coat styling Salon experience Veterinary clinic experience
Cleaning Full Job Description Company:
Platinum Pooch Grooming & International Dog Spa Location:
Minimum of 1 year of professional, hands-on grooming in a grooming salon environment. (Bathing-only experience or home-grooming does not qualify). Position Overview Come work for one of the top-rated grooming salons in Northeast Ohio for over a decade! Platinum Pooch Grooming has immediate openings at our busy Old Brooklyn location. Due to high demand, we are expanding our team. We are ready to bring on one more part time or full time professional groomer to step into an immediate, built-in clientele. This position is strictly for an experienced, professional pet groomer who can confidently execute high-quality cuts in a fast-paced environment. We provide a state-of-the-art facility, all premium products, and heavy salon equipment—you just need to bring your own personal tools, your scissoring skills, and a compassionate attitude.
Professional Pet Groomer Key Responsibilities Full-Service Professional Grooming:
Perform high-quality, full-service baths and grooms on all dog breeds from start to finish, strictly meeting or exceeding client styling requests.
Precision Technical Styling:
Demonstrate sharp knowledge of AKC breed standard cuts and utilize high-quality hand-scissoring and finishing techniques.
Animal Safety & Compassionate Care:
Ensure every dog receives a professional, safe, and stress-free experience, carefully managing the unique behavioral or physical needs of each pet.
Client Communication:
Maintain mature, professional, and intentional communication with pet parents during check-ins and pick-ups to build lasting relationships.
Team Collaboration:
Maintain a clean, organized workstation and work collaboratively with fellow team members to keep the salon running smoothly and efficiently.
Professional Pet Groomer Qualifications & Requirements Grooming Salon Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of verifiable, professional pet grooming experience within a busy grooming salon or vet clinic environment. (Grooming certification is a plus, but not required).
Technical Toolset:
Must possess and maintain your own personal grooming equipment (shears, clippers, blades, etc.).
Breed Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of various dog breeds, coat types, and breed specific grooming patterns. Experience grooming cats is a bonus, but not required.
Pace & Stamina:
Ability to maintain a steady pace and handle a busy, high-volume daily book of appointments without sacrificing quality or safety.
What We Offer Built-In Clientele:
Immediate, back-to-back appointments on day one—no waiting around to build a book or earn a great income.
Outstanding Compensation & Perks:
Highly competitive pay including productivity bonuses, company bonuses, outstanding tips, and custom company perks.
Unmatched Work-Life Balance:
Truly flexible scheduling options within a premium state-of-the-art facility and supportive environment.
Ongoing Advanced Training :
A true team approach where you can actively expand your trade knowledge, sharpen your finishing skills on-site with in house training, and grow your career confidence with access to on-site and off-site training seminars. The company also provides continuing education reimbursements for each employee. How to Apply If you are a reliable, professional groomer who takes immense pride in your craft, apply today by submitting your updated resume through this platform. Please include photos of your recent work or a link to your professional grooming portfolio if available.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$35,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
