Experienced Dog GroomerDashing Designer Dogs – Mornington, VIC
Experienced Dog Groomer | Flexible Employment Options | Established Professional Salon
Dashing Designer Dogs is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our established salon in Mornington.
We are looking for someone who can confidently complete professional grooms from start to finish and who takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality work while maintaining excellent animal welfare standards.
This is not a trainee position.
The successful applicant will need solid practical grooming experience and the ability to work independently within a busy professional salon environment.
About the Role
The role will include:
Completing full clips, breed-style trims, bath and tidy services and de-shedding treatments
Assessing coat condition and selecting appropriate grooming techniques
Working confidently with a range of breeds, coat types, sizes and temperaments
Communicating clearly with clients about grooming requirements and realistic outcomes
Maintaining accurate appointment timing and salon records
Supporting a calm, organised and welfare-focused salon workplace
Following salon hygiene, safety and animal-handling procedures
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has proven commercial dog grooming experience
Can complete most grooms independently from preparation through to finishing
Is confident with clipping, scissoring, styling, bathing, drying and coat preparation
Understands safe, humane and welfare-focused handling
Works efficiently without compromising quality or the comfort of the dog




Is reliable, professional and able to communicate well with clients and colleagues
Is willing to work as part of a team and contribute positively to the salon
Has a genuine interest in continuing to develop their grooming skills
Formal grooming qualifications are welcomed but practical experience, grooming ability and professional standards will be the most significant considerations.
What We Offer
An established salon with a strong local reputation
A supportive and experienced team
Quality professional equipment and grooming products
An existing client base
Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills
Ongoing professional development and industry education
Flexible employment arrangements for the right applicant
Remuneration based on experience, capability and employment structure
Dashing Designer Dogs has been caring for dogs on the Mornington Peninsula since ****.
We are continuing to develop our salon towards a lower-volume, higher-care model focused on professional grooming, individual attention and advanced skin and coat care.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining:
Your grooming experience
The breeds and grooming styles you are confident completing
Your current availability
Your preferred employment arrangement
Photographs or a portfolio of your grooming work, where available
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Applicants shortlisted for the position may be invited to attend an interview and practical paid skills assessment.

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