Groomer
In the salon at 17742 Main St, Dumfries, VA. Part time or Full time available. Multiple openings.
The job
You'd groom dogs from the bath through the finished cut, and cats if you have the experience. We groom every size and breed! Looking for professional groomers to add to our team February 2027.
What you'd do
- Full grooms: bath, blowout, brush-out, and haircut
- Tidies, baths, and shedding packages for double coats
- Nails, ears, and teeth brushing on every pet
- Go over the look with the owner at drop-off
- Tell owners what you noticed, like a skin issue or a sore spot
- Slow down for nervous dogs, seniors, and puppies, and stop a groom that isn't safe
What we expect
- Keep the grooming area clean and safe
- Treat every pet with kindness, patience, and compassion
- Arrive on time, ready to start your shift
- Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
- Follow our safety protocols and grooming standards
What we're looking for
- Professional grooming experience or formal training
- Able to lift pets and stand for long stretches
- Reliable transportation, and you show up on time
- Works well on a team and communicates respectfully
- Willing to learn, able to take constructive criticism, and looking to grow with us
- 18 or older and able to work in the U.S.
Good to have
- Experience with large dogs
- Hand scissoring and breed trims
- Cat grooming
- Creative grooming and pet-safe color
- AKC S.A.F.E. or another grooming certification
- Pet first aid and CPR training
- Your own clippers, blades, and shears
Pay and benefits
Hourly pay plus a commission incentive.
- Sharpening and tool maintenance allowance
- 401(k)Full time, after 1 year
- Health and dental insuranceFull time, after 1 year
- One week of paid time offFull time, after 1 year
Hours and time off
- Tuesday to Friday
- 8 am to 5 pm
- Saturday
- 8 am to 3 pm
- Sunday and Monday
- Closed
Ask for time off at least two weeks ahead.
About the salon
We're a full-service grooming salon. Kindness, professionalism, and the pet's comfort come first.
Chelsea Anderson has been grooming since 2017 and opened Pooch Purrfect in 2021. Readers of the Prince William Times voted us Best Pet Groomer in 2023 and 2024, and the Town of Dumfries named us the Mayor's Business of the Year for 2026.
What we value
- Compassion and respect for every animal
- Teamwork and a clean place to work
- Clear communication and professional growth
We expect everyone on the team to hold to these every day.
How hiring works
Four steps, start to finish.
Send your application
It takes about ten minutes. Add a resume if you have one.
A short phone call
If your experience looks like a fit, we'll call or text to set up a time to talk.
A working interview
You come in and work alongside us. We see how you work, and you see how we do.
An offer
If it's a good match on both sides, we make an offer and agree on a start date.
Ready to apply?
The application takes about ten minutes. A resume is optional.