We’re on the lookout for an experienced Dog Groomer to join on a full-time Monday to Friday basis. Reporting to (and fully supported by) our Head of Grooming, you’ll deliver high-quality pet and breed-standard grooms in a purpose-built luxury salon. Confident in all grooming techniques, and from puppy intros to senior grooms, you will have a genuine passion and love for animals and animal care, and be capable of working independently and as a team, completing grooms from start to finish. Because WagWorks unites daycare, veterinary and behaviour services under one roof, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to give every dog a holistic, stress-free experience - so you can focus on producing great grooms and making members happy.
Grooming Excellence
Deliver quality grooms and customer service to WagWorks’ premium standards.
Tailor each groom to a dog’s needs, coat condition, lifestyle and owner preference, recording notes for future visits.
Client Experience & Retention
Welcome owners at drop-off, confirm grooming briefs and provide clear after-care advice at collection.
Log groom details, photos and feedback in the CRM so the wider team can access consistent records.
Process payments for grooming services
Team Collaboration & Welfare
Liaise as needed with vets and behaviourists regarding skin conditions, medical flags or handling considerations.
Share grooming insights with daycare staff and owners to support at-home maintenance and overall wellbeing.
Salon Operations & Safety
Maintain a spotless, safe salon—vaccuming, cleaning and sterilising tools and tables, laundering towels, checking and helping to maintain equipment, using products safely, according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Ensure stock levels of shampoos, consumables and PPE, reporting any shortages to the Head of Grooming.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
Attend monthly quality reviews with the Head of Grooming.
Contribute ideas for new spa add-ons or seasonal promotions that enhance the WagWorks grooming offering.
Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
Experience: Around two years of salon grooming experience, confident with a wide range of breeds and coat types.
Technical Skills: Proficient in hand-stripping, breed-standard scissoring and puppy and senior grooms.
Animal Handling: Calm, patient approach that puts canine welfare first and uses positive, low-stress methods.
Client Care: Comfortable discussing style options, coat maintenance and after-care with discerning owners.
Team Spirit: Eager to collaborate with grooming colleagues, vets, behaviourists, daycare and front-of-house colleagues to deliver joined-up care.
Hygiene & Safety: Strong understanding of salon cleanliness, equipment maintenance and canine first-aid.