Pet Groomer - Wooflands in McMurray (Commission Based)
About The Position
As a Groomer at Wooflands Pet Care Center in McMurray, you will combine artistry, technical expertise, and compassionate care to create exceptional grooming experiences that enhance the health, comfort, and well-being of every pet. Through personalized consultations, expert grooming techniques, and genuine attention to each pet's individual needs, you will build lasting confidence with owners while transforming routine appointments into experiences defined by trust, precision, and exceptional service. This is an opportunity to refine your craft in a luxury resort environment where every groom reflects professionalism, quality, and a commitment to excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Minimum two years of professional pet grooming experience required
- Demonstrated proficiency using professional grooming and bathing equipment
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to safely handle pets of varying breeds, sizes, temperaments, and weights, including animals weighing more than 90 pounds
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, sitting, bending, and repetitive movement
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Personalized grooming experiences that celebrate each pet's unique needs through professional baths, brush-outs, mini grooms, full-service grooming, and breed-specific styling designed to promote comfort, health, and appearance.
- Beautiful, healthy results by applying expert grooming techniques, including bathing, clipping, coat conditioning, detangling, drying, nail trimming and grinding, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, anal gland expression, and other specialized services performed with precision and care.
- Trusted relationships with pet owners by communicating thoughtfully, accommodating individual requests, and providing professional guidance that helps every guest feel confident in the care their pet receives.
- An environment where pets' health and well-being remain the highest priority by recognizing changes in skin, coat, parasites, or other health concerns, communicating observations appropriately, and adapting services to support each pet's needs.
- A safe, welcoming, and impeccably maintained salon by operating grooming equipment confidently, maintaining exceptional cleanliness, and ensuring every workspace reflects the professionalism expected within a luxury resort environment.
- The continued success of Wooflands by embracing additional responsibilities, supporting fellow associates, and contributing to operational excellence whenever opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Paid training and structured onboarding
- Hands-on learning and cross-department opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement and internal promotion
- Recognition through individual and team honors
- Competitive hourly wages
- Attractive 401(k) program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible associates
- Paid time off and holiday compensation
- Discounted associate meals and uniform services
- Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and activities
- Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
