Trainee Dog Groomer

Are you considering a career in Pet Grooming?
Not sure where to begin - come join the team at Petstock and start you grooming career.
Full Training Provided

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic animal lovers willing to take their first step

Petstock NSW/ACT are recruiting for numerous Trainee-Groomer positions with all on-the-job training provided from bathing to styling.

Must have availability 7 days per week, willingness to travel and ability to work well in a team environment.

Please note this position commences on a casual basis with view to permanent part/full time in the future.

Interviews will be held September & October 2025
Multiple Locations - Across our Salons in NSW & ACT
Multiple Positions - Casual, Part Time & Full Time

Already a groomer and interested in a career with Petstock - Apply today we would love to discuss your career with us.

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, where we are inspired by pets to grow as people, we have established ourselves as retail market leaders across the pet care industry over the past 20 +
years

You will be joining a, fun and inclusive team who take pride in their work. Here's what you can expect in your day.

A day in the life…

• Provide full grooming services to a range of breeds - bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing, generic & breed 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

• Stock management

• Work with Store Manager & team to ensure member program targets and expectations are met

• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programs

• Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales target

• Maintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

What we need…

• Experience in professional dog grooming

• Qualification in Grooming, preferred but not essential

• Ability to create and embed strong safety practices across the salon & store

• Good knowledge of specific breed clips

• Physically fit, as you may be required to lift heavy animals

• Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals

• Ensure you maintain breed clip and brand/product knowledge

• Maintain advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them

• Ability to be flexible in order to meet changing work conditions

• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities

• Demonstrated ability to achieve & exceed sales targets

• A commitment to represent the interests of Petstock in areas related to the business, branding and animal care

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working & customer relationships

• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

If this sounds like you, apply online today

Our diversity makes us 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 proudly be themselves.

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