Trainee Cat Groomer

About Us

Purrf Cat Grooming is a feline-exclusive grooming salon, with a focus on welfare, and a deep understanding of cat behaviour. A growing small business, we aim provide a calm, safe, and positive grooming experience for our clients.

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The Role

The position will commence on a casual basis 2 days per week (Saturday and one week day), with a structured plan to transition to a full-time role within 12 months.

Pay raises will be offered as your acquisition of new skills and competencies grows. Once fully trained, a competitive remuneration package will be offered to compensate for the unique nature of the skills sets you have acquired.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a true animal lover with a special affinity for cats. You are patient, observant, and dedicated to learning.

Essential Qualities:

• A calm, grounded demeanour
• A genuine love, respect, and deep empathy for cats.
• Patience, and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain focus.
• A desire to learn and build a long-term career in this specialised field.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Desirable (but not required):

• Previous experience working with animals (e.g., vet clinic, cattery, animal rescue).
• Previous training or education in fields associated with animals or caregiving
• Experience in working with teams and/or a customer service role.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Cat Groomer in training, you will work closely with the owner to learn all aspects of cat grooming. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of the cats in our care.

In your first year, key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the gentle handling of cats of all temperaments.
• Performing foundational grooming tasks, including brushing, de-shedding, and nail trimming under various levels of supervision.
• Learning and mastering bathing and drying techniques tailored to different feline coat types.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the salon, including sanitising tools and equipment.
• Communicating with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Crucially, for the first year, your training will focus on learning how to read cats and apply reactionary grooming techniques to keep them calm. This foundational skill is essential for your safety and the well-being of the cats.

Please note: Advanced skills such as clipping and shaving will only be taught after the successful completion of your first year of training.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive, paid, training program designed to make you an expert in feline grooming.
• A supportive, calm, and positive work environment with your employer taking on a mentorship role.
• The rewarding experience of earning the trust of our feline clients and helping them feel their best.

The Recruitment Process

The successful candidate can expect the following steps:

Step 1: Submit your resume via the link and (optional) cover letter

Step 2: Interview over Zoom

Step 3: A hands-on grooming 'trial' to get a better feel for the role and environment

Step 4: The offer and acceptance of the role

Further Research

If you'd like to learn more about Purrf Cat Grooming, please visit the website to get a better understanding of the salon and the services provided.

Thank you for your interest

Purrf Cat Grooming is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.