Job Description

Join our passionate team at Petstock Hamilton where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet!

Do You Have the Experience We're Looking For?

• Professional dog grooming experience, with confidence handling a variety of breeds and grooming styles
• Strong knowledge of breed-specific clips, animal handling, and identifying common skin and zoonotic conditions
• Grooming qualifications preferred (but not essential), with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards for pets, customers, and team members
• Physically fit and capable of safely handling, lifting, and restraining animals as required
• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences while achieving grooming and sales targets

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Deliver high-quality grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, nail clipping, and breed-specific styling
• Create positive, memorable experiences for customers and their pets while managing bookings and salon operations
• Maintain outstanding salon presentation, stock control, and safety standards
• Support the wider store team by providing exceptional customer service and contributing to sales and membership targets
• Partner with the Store Manager and team on local marketing initiatives, referrals, and overall business success
• Foster a culture of teamwork and safety while helping the salon achieve operational and commercial goals

If this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, apply today!

Position: Dog Groomer

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours

Location: Hamilton NZ

Salary Range: $23.95 NZD

Experience/Qualifications/Requirements: salon experince and or certificate and references from grooming academy or course

Documentation: Please upload all relevant documentation to support your application

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In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.   

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies.  Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.