Job Title: Professional Pet Groomer (Dog Specialist)
Location: Sungei Tengah Road
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Industry: Pet Care / Pet Grooming / Animal Services
Reports to: Grooming Manager / Store Owner
Job Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Professional Dog Groomer to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate should love working with dogs of all breeds and sizes, possess strong grooming skills, and be dedicated to providing a safe, stress-free, and high-quality grooming experience for pets and their owners.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Grooming Services
- Perform full grooming services: bathing, blow-drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland expression, and styled cutting.
- Deliver breed-specific cuts and owner-requested styles with attention to detail.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and care during grooming.
2. Animal Care & Handling
- Handle pets with patience, compassion, and confidence—especially nervous, senior, or aggressive dogs.
- Monitor pets for signs of stress, health issues, or injuries and alert pet owners or management as needed.
3. Client Interaction
- Greet pet owners and consult on grooming needs, preferences, and pet behavior.
- Advise clients on coat maintenance, grooming frequency, and basic pet care when necessary.
- Build long-term relationships with regular customers through excellent service.
4. Grooming Area Maintenance
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of grooming tools, stations, and equipment.
- Sterilize tools and follow safety procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Assist in inventory management for grooming supplies.
5. Teamwork & Compliance
- Work collaboratively with grooming assistants, reception staff, and pet care teams.
- Adhere to pet grooming best practices, animal welfare standards, and workplace safety protocols.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on dog grooming experience in a professional setting.
- Certification from a recognized grooming school is preferred but not mandatory if experienced.
- Skilled in handling a variety of dog breeds and coat types.
- Physically fit to stand for long hours and handle medium to large dogs.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Calm, patient, and passionate about animal welfare.
Preferred Attributes:
- Ability to groom cats (optional, bonus).
- Knowledge of basic pet first aid.
- Familiarity with dog behavior and body language.
Salary & Benefits:
- Basic salary + grooming incentives
- Monthly incentives and tips
- Uniform provided
- Training and upskilling opportunities