Stylist - Dog Groomer

Stylist – Dog Groomer

Join Pets at Home as a Part‑time Dog Groomer and help keep pets looking and feeling great.

Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 24–39 per week (flexible)
Location: 2, Christchurch Retail Park, Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BN

We’re currently seeking a skilled and passionate dog stylist 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.

• Perform bathing, drying, and finishing of dogs
• Apply breed‑specific styling and finish techniques
• Maintain grooming equipment and sanitisation standards
• Adopt a friendly, professional approach with pet owners
• Work a flexible schedule across six days a week (minimum 24 hours per week; increased during busy periods)

• Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming
• Hold a recognised grooming qualification
• Customer‑focused, with a friendly and professional approach
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to learn and grow in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Goal‑driven; experience in target‑led environments is preferred

• Attractive pay plus commission (subject to targets)
• 28 days paid annual leave (33 days after 2 years – pro‑rated on contracted hours)
• Extra day off for birthday
• Life Assurance (4× annual salary)
• Company pension contribution (4%)
• Colleague discount (20% across the Group; 30% on own brand)

Entry level

Part‑time