Dog Groomer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who We are:
We are the Holistic Canine Centre in Cardiff Bay. We believe in putting the wellness and well-being of the animals at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to make the environment and grooming experience as stress-free as possible for both the dog and the groomer.
Our approach to grooming is more patient and gentle than in some salons. We pride ourselves on our more holistic approach to grooming as well as everything else that we do. This includes us using a brand new Hydrobath and fully electric grooming table along with organic products which contain calming essential oils.
Our in-house dog trainer offers desensitisation sessions for the dogs which in turn helps the groomer when the dogs return for a groom.
If you’re looking for a more relaxed and calming environment, eager and passionate about learning more about well-being and listening to the animal's body language then this could be the perfect position for you.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for an experienced/ qualified Dog Groomer.
The right person for us will be someone who loves the whole ethos of the shop and wants to groom in a way that compliments this more gentle and holistic approach.
Someone that is open to learning or has knowledge of behaviour and body language in dogs to work in a way that fits with the whole ethos of the shop.
Is willing to work with our behavioural specialist to develop and learn other techniques and work in a different way with the dogs. Having a more gentle approach, gentle handling, noticing and putting the dogs feelings and adapting and changing techniques and approaches to suit the individual.
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs, and is interested in behaviour, well-being and a more holistic approach to animal care and welfare.
The Holistic Canine Centre is a relaxed, warm and friendly environment, we are looking for the right person who is going to love working with us and the dogs. Treating every client as special and making sure a pleasant experience is had by all.
Your Responsibilities
Greeting our customers, and performing standard dog grooming tasks such as bathing, trimming, clipping nails and cleaning ears.
The groomer is also responsible for answering client questions, record keeping and keeping the salon and equipment clean and sanitised.
Offer advice on grooming and pet health.
Groom animals.
Monitor animals stress levels, health and wellbeing
Suggest treatments or vet referrals.
Speak knowledgeably about pet grooming products and services.
Explain grooming procedures to owners and liaise with them during or after the groom.
Be willing to adapt and learn new techniques if observation and handling of the dogs
On-going
We are offering a starting salary between £9.90 - £13.50 per hour based on experience.
The job will start initially as a part-time trial period and quickly move to full-time if you are the right person for the position.
We will consider full-time, part-time, freelance and job shares for the right people and it is essential that you will be available for Saturday work.
Working hours will be between 10-40 hours per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff CF105BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 10-40 per week
Salary: £9.90-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff CF105BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 24/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Groomer roles across Holistic Canine Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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