If you're an experienced Groomer looking to further develop your skills, or you're a Trainee Groomer or aspiring Groomer eager to start a rewarding career in pet grooming, we'd love to hear from you

We welcome applications from experienced Groomers, Trainee Groomers, and those with no prior grooming experience who have a genuine passion for pets and a willingness to learn. Previous animal handling, grooming, retail, or customer service experience will be highly regarded.

This role will commence on a casual basis, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent full-time position. During the training period, flexibility to work across both the Warragul and Sale stores will be required. You'll receive hands-on coaching, ongoing support, and practical experience to help build your confidence and grooming skills while setting you up for long-term success within the business.

Why You'll Love Working at Petstock

- Ongoing training and professional development
- Advanced grooming workshops, including breed-specific styling
- Animal First Aid training
- In-salon coaching and mentoring
- Clear career pathways into Senior Groomer, Trainer and Salon Leadership roles
- Opportunity to work across multiple Petstock salons
- Exposure to a wide variety of breeds, grooming styles and techniques
- Work with quality equipment and a supportive, safety-focused team

Why Petstock is the Place for You

- Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service
- From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships,



our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do
- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
- Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
- We're built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

- Provide full grooming services for a variety of breeds, including bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing and both generic and breed-specific clipping
- Provide a positive and memorable grooming experience for all customers and their dogs
- Coordinate the grooming salon and clients in conjunction with the Store Manager
- Make client bookings
- Assist store shop floor team when required, providing exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
- Maintain a consistently high standard of salon presentation and oversee stock management
- Work with the Store Manager and team to ensure member program targets and expectations are consistently met




- Proactively support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programs
- Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Maintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

- Experience in qualified dog grooming
- Qualification in Grooming preferred, but not essential
- Ability to create and embed strong safety practices throughout the salon and store
- Good knowledge of specific breed clips, with a commitment to maintaining grooming styles and brand/product knowledge
- Physically fit, with the ability to lift heavy animals as required
- Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals
- Maintain advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them
- Proven ability to exceed grooming KPIs through high-quality care, customer satisfaction, and strong team collaboration
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with customers and team members
- Strong attention to detail

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Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudl

📌 Trainee Groomer/Groomer | Sale (Australia)
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