dog groomer

Job Summary

Experienced Dog Groomer ? Part-Time to Full-Time

Location: barking babies | 1188 Homer Street, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Part-time (16?24 hours per week), with the opportunity to transition to full-time in January 2027

Compensation: 50% grooming commission + tips

Start Date: Immediately

Job Summary

barking babies is a busy, well-established luxury dog boutique and grooming salon in the heart of Yaletown, Vancouver. With over 22 years in business and a loyal, established clientele, we're looking for a talented, experienced dog groomer to join our team!

We're looking for someone who is confident, professional, and passionate about creating beautiful grooms. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced groomer who wants to work in a busy salon with consistent appointments and great earning potential.

Excellent Earning Potential!

Our groomers receive 50% commission on grooming services plus tips, with the potential to earn $5,000?$8,000 CAD per month when working full-time, depending on appointments completed, grooming volume and schedule. These are potential earnings.

We provide the clients, grooming products, towels, dryers and salon space, so you can focus on what you do best - grooming!

What We Offer

• 50% grooming commission plus tips
• established clientele - no need to build your own client base
• busy salon with consistent grooming appointments
• excellent earning potential for experienced, efficient groomers
• all grooming products, towels, dryers and salon space provided
• small dogs only, up to 30 lbs
• part-time position available immediately (16?24 hours per week)
• opportunity to transition to full-time in January 2027
• friendly, professional team in a beautiful Yaletown boutique

Responsibilities

• provide professional, high-quality grooming services, including bathing, brushing, drying, clipping, scissoring and styling
• consult with clients to understand their dog's grooming needs and preferences
• create beautiful, breed-appropriate and customized haircuts
• safely and compassionately handle dogs of different temperaments
• maintain a clean, organized and sanitary grooming environment
• manage grooming appointments efficiently without compromising quality
• communicate professionally with clients and fellow team members

Requirements & Qualifications

• minimum 5 years of professional dog grooming experience required
• must be fully experienced and capable of completing full grooms independently without supervision or additional training
• excellent scissoring, clipping, finishing and styling skills
• experience with Asian Fusion and teddy-bear styling strongly preferred
• comfortable grooming a variety of small breeds and coat types
• professional dog grooming diploma, certification or equivalent hands-on training preferred
• applicants must provide details of grooming schools or academies attended, certifications and additional courses completed
• excellent animal handling and customer service skills
• dependable, organized and comfortable working in a busy grooming salon
• must provide own professional grooming tools

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from experienced groomers who take pride in their work!

Please submit:

• your résumé, including professional grooming experience
• photos or a portfolio of your recent grooming work
• details of your grooming education, certifications and any advanced training courses

Apply through Indeed or email info@barkingbabies.com.

We look forward to welcoming a talented new groomer to the barking babies team!

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• Have you completed a professional grooming diploma, certification, apprenticeship or advanced grooming courses?
• Do you have experience with Asian Fusion or teddy-bear styling?
• How many years of professional dog grooming experience do you have?

Experience: *