About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking dog lover to join our team as a full-time Dog Grooming Assistant/Dog Prep Technician! This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on an exciting new career and develop your skills.
You will be trained how to prep dogs to the highest standard for our groomers – this includes bathing, drying, brushing, combing, de-matting, trimming nails and cleaning ears as well as additional grooming treatments such as teeth cleaning and blueberry facials.
Experience working in grooming salon would be a plus but at least a year of previous experience of working with animals or in a similar environment is essential (please note this does not include looking after your own/friend's/family's pets).
Key Responsibilities
- Bathe and dry dogs safely and thoroughly before their groom.
- Brush and prepare coats ready for grooming.
- Support groomers with handling dogs where required.
- Help keep dogs calm, comfortable and safe during their time in the salon.
- Clean and maintain the grooming area, tables, baths, equipment and tools.
- Follow salon hygiene, health and safety, and animal welfare procedures.
- Monitor dogs for any signs of stress, discomfort, skin issues, matting or parasites, and report concerns to the groomer or manager.
- Help with laundry, restocking, cleaning and general salon organisation.
- Support the team during busy periods.
- Provide a kind, calm and professional experience for every dog in our care.
- Have a positive approach to handling dogs and an interest in learning about dog behaviour and how you can apply this knowledge to dog grooming.
- Work well under pressure – we operate a busy salon and often have multiple dogs in a short space of time
- The drive and determination to work well as part of a busy team and under your own initiative.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have at least 1 year experience working with animals, or at a professional grooming salon.
- Be confident and comfortable around dogs of different sizes, breeds and temperaments.
- Have a calm, patient and caring approach.
- Be physically able to handle active dogs and work on your feet in a busy salon environment.
- Be reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Have good attention to detail, especially with cleaning and preparation.
- Be able to follow instructions carefully.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Care strongly about dog welfare and safety.
Desirable but Not Essential
- Experience bathing and drying dogs.
- Basic understanding of dog body language and safe handling.
- Interest in progressing within dog grooming.
What We Offer
- Full training and support.
- Friendly and supportive grooming team.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on salon experience.
- Staff discount.
- Bonus scheme.
- Company pension, where eligible.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- A busy, dog-focused working environment.
Schedule
- Full-time hours - 5 days (40-43 hours) a week
- Weekend and Bank Holiday availability is required.
- Exact working days to be discussed based on schedule.
Salary: £27,000/annum depending on skill and experience.
We have bonus schemes, training schemes and other staff perks such as discounts on luxury pet and grooming products in our retail store and in our café.
Please see our website (https://lovemyhuman.co.uk) or Instagram (@love.my.human) if you’d like to learn more about us.
If you fit the above description and would be interested in the position, we would love to hear from you! Please forward your CV and cover letter to us and will be in touch with you to arrange an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SW3 5UH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- working with dogs: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- Egyesült Királyság (required)
Work Location: In person
