Pet Groomer - Panama City Beach, FL

Dr. Norm's Westside Animal Hospital • Panama City Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Norm’s Animal Hospital Groomery is looking for an experienced Dog Groomer to join our team! We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, understands that every dog is different, and knows how to create a safe, comfortable, and positive grooming experience from check-in to the final tail wag. Whether you’re perfecting a breed-specific cut, tackling a serious de-shed, or helping an anxious pup feel a little more comfortable, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills while building lasting relationships with pets and the people who love them. You’ll work in a fast-paced, professional environment alongside people who share your love of animals and appreciate the skill that goes into great grooming. With commission and tip opportunities, continuing education support, and room to keep developing your craft, you’ll have the chance to build a rewarding career doing work you genuinely enjoy.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of professional dog grooming experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with scissoring, clippers, and hand-stripping techniques
• Strong knowledge of breed-specific grooming standards
• An understanding of canine behavior, body language, and different temperaments
• Confidence safely handling dogs of varying breeds, sizes, and personalities
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Patience and compassion when working with nervous or challenging pets
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple appointments while maintaining high grooming standards
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends when required based on business needs
• A genuine love for animals and commitment to creating a positive grooming experience

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a recognized grooming school or program preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services, including bathing, drying, brushing, clipping, trimming, and styling
• Provide breed-specific trims and customized cuts based on client preferences and individual pet needs
• Perform pre-grooming assessments and identify concerns such as skin conditions, parasites, irritation, or matting
• Trim nails, clean ears, and provide gland expression services as appropriate
• Use hand-stripping, scissoring, and clipper techniques to achieve high-quality results
• Safely and compassionately handle dogs of different breeds, sizes, temperaments, and grooming needs
• Use patient, low-stress handling techniques to help anxious or nervous pets feel more comfortable
• Educate pet owners on coat maintenance, grooming schedules, and at-home care
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding grooming requests, expectations, and recommendations
• Assist with client check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, and product sales as needed
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and professional grooming station
• Properly clean, sanitize, and maintain grooming tools and equipment
• Work efficiently to manage a busy appointment schedule while maintaining excellent grooming and safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay with commission and tip opportunities
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee pet discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Discounts on grooming products and services
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED