Job Description

We’re Growing — Come Join Our Grooming Team!

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available | Flexible Schedules

Looking for a place to expand your creativity, groom to your fullest potential, and actually enjoy coming to work?

Creature Comforts Pet Resort is the place for you!

We’re a local, woman-owned business seeking a professional, experienced, and caring pet stylist to join our team in providing top-notch grooming services for dogs (and cats, if you’re able!).

Why Creature Comforts?

We take care of our groomers so they can take care of the pets:

✅ Flexible schedules (part-time & full-time available)

✅ Employee discounts on services & retail

✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)

✅ 401(k) retirement plan

We also provide a thoughtfully equipped workspace with:

Electric lift tables

Separate bathing & grooming areas with multiple tub options: raised stainless steel, small elevated, floor-level showers for seniors & large breeds

High-quality crates: suburban surgical stainless steel

Variety of dryers: velocity, crate, speedy crate

A wide selection of shampoos & products — and we’ll order your preferred brands if needed

Front desk team manages scheduling & billing, adjusted to your preferences

You’ll also have support from our animal care staff when needed, so you can focus on styling and service.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

✂ Bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning — tailored to breed, coat condition & client preferences

✂ Scissoring, clipper work, shaving — tailored to breed, coat condition & client preferences

✂ Read and respond to dog body language, adjusting services to keep pets safe & comfortable

✂ Keep detailed notes on cuts, products, tools, and client requests

✂ Communicate with clients about their pet’s behavior, coat condition & overall health

✂ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

✂ Report any concerns to management

✂ Move pets through the facility safely

✂ Maintain your own equipment in good working order

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

⭐ Have reliable transportation & excellent punctuality

⭐ Be professional, dependable, and positive

⭐ Provide outstanding care to pets & excellent customer service

⭐ Work confidently with dogs of all sizes & temperaments (cat grooming is a plus!)

⭐ Be able to work independently & collaboratively

⭐ Be calm, patient, and professional under pressure

⭐ Be comfortable with social media promotion

⭐ Meet the physical demands of the role:

• Walk & stand for extended periods
• Safely walk, control & restrain dogs up to 100 lbs
• Frequently bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs+

Requirements

✅ Experience: Minimum 2 years grooming experience (preferably in a high-volume salon or similar)

✅ Education:

• Grooming School certification OR
• Completion of a formal academy through a previous employer OR
• Equivalent professional on-the-job training
• ✅ This is not a bathing position — candidates must be able to groom independently on Day 1.

Compensation

• Commission-based pay
• Estimated annual income: $32,000 – $45,000 depending on schedule & experience

If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level in a supportive, well-equipped, and fun environment — we’d love to hear from you!

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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