Senior Dog Groomer

PET FOODIE LASanta Monica, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Pet Foodie LA is a premium pet supply boutique and luxury grooming salon in Santa Monica. We're not your average grooming shop — we offer a spa-style experience for dogs, and our clients expect the best. Our facility is clean, well-equipped, and designed to make both groomers and dogs feel comfortable. We're a small, passionate team with high standards and a genuine love for animals. Our salon was designed with both groomers and dogs in mind — Venetian plaster walls, warm natural-toned lighting (no fluorescents), and a calm, quiet floor plan that makes the day feel less like a shift and more like working in a space that respects the craft. The Role We're looking for a skilled, experienced dog groomer who takes pride in their craft. You'll work with a loyal and growing clientele, handling everything from breed-standard cuts to creative styling — all in a boutique environment where quality always comes before volume. Our salon is supported by a dedicated bathing team, so you can focus your time and energy on the cut and finish.

Requirements

  • Proven hands-on grooming experience — certification not required, but your work should speak for itself
  • 6+ years of professional grooming experience (this is firm)
  • Confident working with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
  • Strong scissoring and finishing skills
  • A calm, patient demeanor with dogs (and people)
  • Reliable, professional, and detail-obsessed
  • Someone who takes pride in every single groom, not just the easy ones

Responsibilities

  • Groom dogs of all breeds, sizes, and coat types to breed standard or owner preference
  • Perform bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and finishing
  • Work alongside our bathing team — bathers handle most of the bath, dry, and prep work and hand the dog off to you table-ready, though you'll occasionally bathe your own dogs as needed
  • Assess each dog's coat condition and temperament and adjust your approach accordingly
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients about their dog's groom and any concerns
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times
  • Handle dogs safely and with patience and care throughout the grooming process

Benefits

  • $30–$38/hour based on experience + tips
  • Full-time and part-time schedules available
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount on our full line of premium pet products
  • A boutique, spa-style environment with a clientele that values quality
  • A supportive bathing team that lets you focus on the cut and finish
  • A supportive team that respects your craft and lets you do your best work
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