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Competitive Salary | Flexible Hours | Chiswick, London
Looking for more than a grooming job?
At Pawra, we're redefining Canine Wellness. We bring together grooming, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, training, and wellness services all under one roof, creating a truly collaborative environment where dogs and their owners receive exceptional support.
We're looking for an experienced groomer who loves working with dogs of all personalities, thrives in a team environment, and wants to be part of a business that's doing things differently.
What makes this role different?
- Work alongside a collaborative team of vets, a veterinary nurse, behaviourist, dog trainer, therapists, and wellness specialists, all working together to deliver exceptional care.
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to grow your skills within a fast-evolving pet wellness business.
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Help shape the future of dog care with a company that's breaking the mould.
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What you'll be doing
- Delivering high-quality grooming services including bathing, brushing, de-matting, clipping, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and styling.
- Providing breed-specific and personalized grooming tailored to each dog's individual needs.
- Creating calm, positive experiences for all dogs, particularly those who are anxious, nervous, or require extra patience and understanding.
- Carrying out welfare checks during appointments and highlighting any health concerns to owners.
- Building trusted relationships with clients through consultations and expert aftercare advice.
- Managing appointments efficiently while maintaining exceptional grooming standards.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional grooming environment.
- Caring for and maintaining grooming equipment and tools.
What we're looking for
- Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming.
- Minimum 2 years' professional dog grooming experience.
- Proven experience working confidently and compassionately with anxious, nervous, or reactive dogs is essential.
- Excellent breed-specific grooming knowledge.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and pride in your work.
- Ability to work independently while also being a positive team player.
- Calm, organized, and professional approach in a busy environment.
- Physical ability to safely handle dogs of varying sizes and stand for extended periods.
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About you
You're an experienced groomer who genuinely enjoys building relationships with dogs and their owners. You understand that exceptional grooming is about more than great clips—it's about trust, patience, and creating positive experiences, especially for dogs who may find grooming challenging.
If you're looking to join an ambitious, supportive, and forward-thinking team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. 🐾
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