Job Description
About Party Paws Playhouse:
Party Paws Playhouse is expanding at our first commercial location, and we’re looking for a skilled, compassionate Groomer to grow with us. PPP is built on trust, exceptional care, and a commitment to treating every pet like family. We pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, and a warm, community‑focused environment. If you’re an experienced groomer who values quality, client education, and animal well‑being, we’d love to meet you.
Role Overview:
The Groomer is responsible for delivering high‑quality grooming services while maintaining PPP’s standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer care. This role requires strong technical grooming skills, excellent communication, and a genuine love for animals. Groomers must be comfortable working with dogs of all breeds and sizes, as well as cats. This position is labor‑intensive and requires standing for the majority of the shift.
Key Responsibilities:- Evaluate each pet’s coat, skin, temperament, and grooming needs
- Create grooming plans based on client preferences and best practices
- Bathe, shampoo, condition, and dry pets (dogs and cats)
- Detangle and manage matted coats
- Trim, shape, and style coats according to breed standards or owner requests
- Clip and file nails
- Clean ears and check for signs of irritation or infection
- Administer flea/tick treatments as needed
- Check skin for parasites, rashes, or abnormalities
- Express anal glands when appropriate
- Keep pets calm, safe, and comfortable throughout the grooming process
- Communicate clearly with pet owners about grooming plans and results
- Answer client calls and assist with scheduling
- Enter appointments into PPP’s reservation management software
- Maintain a clean, organized grooming area
- Follow all PPP safety and sanitation protocols
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support the health and safety of pets in our care
Qualifications:- Minimum 3 years of professional grooming experience preferred
- Ability to lift and maneuver dogs up to 120 lbs
- Skilled with grooming tools (clippers, shears, brushes, nail tools, ear cleaners, etc.)Calm, confident demeanor to soothe nervous or anxious pets
- Strong understanding of coat types, breed standards, and grooming techniques
- Ability to recognize non‑verbal cues in animals
- Completion of a grooming course or related animal‑care education is a plus
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Detail‑oriented, reliable, and self‑motivated
- Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working with both dogs and cats
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage client expectations
- Availability for evenings or weekends is a plus
Benefits:- Flexible scheduling (make your own schedule)
- Service and product discountsPPP shirts and badge provided
- Up to 5 paid sick days per year
- Bring your pet to work
