Dog Groomer - Pet Groomer & Animal Attendant

Dog & Groom is a boutique grooming salon and small-group daycare in O’Connor. We’re known for our calm, clean environment, beautiful grooms, and genuinely personalised care.

We’re looking for an experienced Dog Groomer to join our team full-time. This role suits someone who takes pride in their finish, works calmly and safely, and has the confidence to help lead standards in a busy salon.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for delivering consistently excellent grooms and supporting smooth salon operations, including:
Bathing, blow-drying, clipping/scissoring, de-shedding, styling and finishing
Nail clipping and ear cleaning
Confident, kind handling of dogs across breeds, sizes, coat types and temperaments
Maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards (cleaning, disinfecting, equipment care)
Client communication: coat condition, realistic outcomes, maintenance advice and rebooking
Supporting the team in a fast-paced environment with robust time management
Mentoring junior groomers and helping maintain consistent grooming standards

What we’re looking for
3+ years professional dog grooming experience (essential)
Strong clipper and scissor skills with solid breed/coat knowledge
Calm, capable approach,



you stay steady when the salon gets busy
High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
Reliable, punctual, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
Solid communication skills and a genuine team mindset
Availability for full time hours plus some Saturdays (rostered)

Why Dog & Groom?

We’re a premium grooming and boutique daycare business known for our clean, calm environment, small-team culture, and high standards.

Our Values: I‑M‑P‑A‑C‑T
Integrity – we do the right thing, always
Mindfulness – we stay present, calm, and tuned into each dog
Proactivity – we prevent problems before they start
Accountability – we own our role and our standards
Collaboration – we work as one team
Trust – we build it with each other and with every client

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover note outlining:
Your grooming experience (years + strengths)
The types of grooms you most enjoy
Any portfolio/photos or social links (optional but encouraged)

As part of this process, you will be asked to complete a grooming trial.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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