Experienced Dog Groomer | Adaptable 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 skilled salon setting.
About the Role
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 environment
Following salon hygiene, safety and animal-handling procedures
About You
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, skilled 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 qualified standards will be the most important considerations.
What We Offer
An established salon with a strong local reputation
A supportive and experienced team
Quality skilled equipment and grooming products
Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills
Ongoing professional development and industry education
Versatile 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 1994. 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.
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