About the Role
We’re currently seeking a skilled and passionate Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy, vibrant salon. In this hands‑on role, you’ll take the lead on grooming appointments, delivering high‑quality grooms with care, precision and a personal touch. You’ll be interacting with pet owners daily, so strong communication and customer service skills are a must.
Responsibilities
* Lead grooming appointments, ensuring high‑quality, careful and precise services.
* Interact with pet owners daily, providing friendly and professional customer service.
* Keep grooming spaces clean and maintain equipment.
* Participate in training and development programmes.
Qualifications
* Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming, from bathing and drying to breed‑specific styling and finishing.
* Hold a grooming qualification.
* Customer‑focused, with a friendly and professional approach.
* Flexible and reliable, able to work a variable schedule across six days a week (minimum 24 hours/week with potential for more).
* Team oriented, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced retail environment.
* Goal driven, with experience in target‑led environments (preferred, but not essential).
Benefits
* Attractive pay plus commission, subject to targets.
* 28 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years (pro‑rated on contracted hours). Includes 8 bank holidays.
* Extra day off for your birthday.
* Life Assurance – 4 times annual salary.
* Company pension contribution of 4 %.
* Colleague discount 20 % across the Group and 30 % off own brand.
Location
2, Rydon Lane Retail Park, Russell Way, Digby, Exeter, Devon, EX 2 7AW
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pets at Home is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Summary
Full‑time, Permanent – Pay: £12.60 per hour.
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