Dog Grooming Assistant
- Company: Southborough Pet Groomers
- Closing Date: 25-05-2025
- Location: Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
- Salary: £10.00-£12.50 Dependant on experience
- Hours: Permanent
- Contact Title: Director
- Contact Name: Sarah Baden
- Contact Email: hello@southboroughpetgroomers.co.uk
- Contact Telephone: 01892 533992
- How to Apply: Please email us at hello@southboroughpetgroomers.co.uk, with your CV or call us on 01892 533992 if you have any questions.
Description
ABOUT US
At Southborough Pet Groomers, we understand that pet grooming is about so much more than aesthetics - It's an essential part of maintaining pets health and wellbeing. Our dedicated team provides a friendly and professional service, with dogs, cats and small pets welfare as our top priority.
Our pet grooming services continue to be popular and our small and friendly team need assistance to ensure that our salon runs smoothly and the pets that we are trusted with, have a pleasant experience in a safe and welcoming environment.
ABOUT YOU
Experience:
Level 2 City and Guilds dog grooming qualification (essential)
12 months dog grooming/handling experience (preferred)
CPD Accredited in Emergency Canine Care (preferred but can be provided/updated)
Customer service experience (essential)
Qualities:
Genuine love and compassion for animals
Physical ability to work with dogs of all sizes and stand for long periods of time
Confident communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
ABOUT THE JOB
Responsibilities:
Bathing, drying and brushing dogs in preparation for their groom
Conducting basic health checks, identifying parasites or health concerns
Supporting groomers with handling, particularly with reactive or senior dogs
Confidently interacting with dogs providing distraction or reassurance
Ensuring the pets safety is paramount, adhering to the animal welfare act
Cleaning salon and grooming equipment following salon procedures
Answering telephone, responding to messages and organising appointments
Job Type: Part Time/Flexible hours
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Pay: Dependent on experience