A Dog Grooming Assistant’s responsibilities include basic grooming tasks like bathing, drying, and brushing, maintaining a clean and safe salon, assisting groomers with appointments, handling and restraining dogs, and providing excellent customer service to pet owners. Key skills for the role are a love for animals, physical fitness, strong communication, attention to detail, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

• Animal Care & Handling:
• Bathe, brush, and dry dogs.
• Clip nails, clean ears, and express anal glands, as directed.
• Safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including lifting and restraining them.
• Observe pet health and report any issues to the groomer.
• Salon Maintenance:
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe grooming environment by cleaning bathing areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Stock inventory and organize grooming tools and products.
• Customer Service:
• Provide assistance and support to dog owners.
• Manage appointment scheduling and ensure timely service.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Love for Animals: A genuine passion for pets is crucial.
• Patience & Calmness: Ability to stay calm around anxious or excitable dogs.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift pets, and work in a demanding environment.
• Attention to Detail: To ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication with owners and the ability to work well with others.
• Physical Fitness: Needed to handle dogs and perform cleaning tasks.

Helpful Experience & Training

• Animal Handling Experience: Previous work in a veterinary clinic, pet store, or animal shelter is beneficial.
• Professional Grooming/Pet Care Qualification: A formal qualification is a plus, though not always required.
• Grooming School or Apprenticeship:Provides hands-on training and builds a professional foundation.

Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Can you work Saturdays?
• Are you willing to complete a 2 week trial period so we can assess your performance & ability?
• Why do you want to work at a dog grooming salon?

Work Location: In perso

• Animal Care & Handling:
• Bathe, brush, and dry dogs.
• Clip nails, clean ears, and express anal glands, as directed.
• Safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including lifting and restraining them.
• Observe pet health and report any issues to the groomer.
• Salon Maintenance:
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe grooming environment by cleaning bathing areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Stock inventory and organize grooming tools and products.
• Customer Service:
• Provide assistance and support to dog owners.
• Manage appointment scheduling and ensure timely service