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Trendy & Busy Pet Grooming Salon in the growing South Hill Puyallup is looking for an experienced, friendly groomer to work flexible hours. Pay is negotiable, depending on exp. Must be trustworthy and have references. Please call 253-848-PETS (7387) or email resume to shampoochies@comcast.net   7/22/10

Looking for a fulltime Groomer with at least 2 years experience. We groom a lot of cats as well so cat grooming experience would be a plus but not necessary. If you want to work for a small business that takes pride in there work and has a great reputation then you've found the right place. We believe in "Quality versus Quantity." 55% commission and tips! Call 253-365-3981 Lv. Message. Located in South Hill Puyallup, WA.   7/20/10

Full time groomer needed asap. Must have good working knowledge of all breeds and have quality scissoring and finishing skills. Salon is equipped with electric tables, clipper vac, hydro surge, prima bathing system and multiple dryer options. We are located in Snohomish next to a busy pet supply store. We are also expanding to mobile. You must have a neat and professional appearance and have good customer service skills. Must be available for Saturdays. funagin@gmail.com   7/16/10

Bahrain is a small rich island located in the Persian Gulf, very safe, and TAX-FREE.

Looking for a qualified pet groomer who is willing to travel overseas to Bahrain (Middle East) for an amazing experience in a new first class pet shop. Applicant must have good interpersonal skills and willing to spend time on each customer to explain the concept of pet grooming to new clients. You can easily become a star in this beautiful island due to lack of qualified competitors. To apply please send your CV to info@petarabia.com   7/11/10

Dog Gone Clean is looking to add an additional talented dog groomer to our already very talented family. We are a busy shop and have been growing consistently. Experience a must. Must get along well with a variety of different people, have excellent customer service skills and be a true dog lover. Please apply in person with resume Mon - Fri between 10 and 3pm. 10501 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA No Phone Calls Please! doggoneclean3@yahoo.com   7/9/10

I would like to find a groomer to assist me at my private kennel with the grooming of Miniature Schnauzers. Duties to include grooming, feeding, whelping and a small amount of training. I will provide an apartment which has all utilities, including Direct TV and WiFi, plus a small salary. Must be responsible, clean and drug free. We are situated in the country where it is quiet, serene and beautiful. I am willing to train the right person. Please see my website at www.regencyschnauzers.com for more info. You can also email me at bebop@caldsl.net   7/8/10

Groomer needed to join our team. Full time-Salary position with bonuses and several other benefits. Salon equipped with high performance equipment. Must be able to:
-handle all temperament of dogs in a calm & professional manner.
-professional appearance, work in fast paced environment -good customer service skills -knowledge of all breed cuts/styles and have excellent scissoring and finishing skills.
*Salary DOE
*Must work weekends
*3 Yr Exp.
Email tiasdoggiespa@gmail.com or call 425-820-1000    7/6/10

2 F/T experienced groomers wanted. Good scissoring skills needed. Pflugerville, TX. Ask for Robbie 512-626-3411.   6/23/10

Duties include Bathing, Drying, Brushing, Nail Trimming, Pre Wash Cuts and more. Hourly pay with bonuses and several benefits not listed. Approx 40 hrs wk. Able to handle all temperament of dogs in a calm & professional manner. Must have neat and professional appearance & be able to work in fast paced environment.

*Must work weekends
*1 Yr Exp.

Email tiasdoggiespa@gmail.com or call 425-820-1000   6/12/10

Relocate to Guam, where "America's Day Begins!" Small, but very busy pet grooming/boarding business is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and outgoing pet groomer to join our team full-time. If you love sun, sand and surf then send resume/references to: dennisrlarsen@aol.com    6/11/10

Come groom in sunny Tucson, AZ. Year round warm weather, client/vet referrals & an excellent reputation = a busy grooming salon. No slow season! Excellent earning potential: competitive commission, great tips, & paid time off. Up to date equipment in a professional, relaxed environment. Must have safe grooming skills, reliable & have a genuine interest in grooming. Contact groomingaz@gmail.com   6/11/10

Experienced dog bather looking for part time or full time work as a bather/ bath finisher to help pay for my grooming school. Currently located in the Lakewood area but will travel to surrounding area's. Available any days including weekends and hours. please e-mail me at Smashley745@yahoo.com   6/8/10

Bellevue area animal hospital looking for a talented and professional groomer able to work with dogs of all sizes and preferably cats as well. Must be willing to work with special needs and/or potentially aggressive animals. Flexible Hours
Commission Based
Must provide own tools (shears, blades, clippers, etc.) Shampoos, towels, dryers, etc. provided on site
Please reply with cover letter and résumé.
Replies without a cover letter will not be reviewed. robert.newsom@vcahospitals.com   6/7/10

Experienced Groomer needed for small, but very busy, salon in Santa Fe, NM. Applicant must have an eye for detail, be self-motivated, and work to a very high standard. Please call Becky at 505-982-7882.   6/4/10

Experienced pet groomer looking for Monday thru Friday shift, possible one or two Saturday availability. I have 4 years as a bather and 2 years as a groomer, was lead groomer at 60% commission for a corp. in Federal Way, left due to management unable or unwilling to work with me being a single parent due to husband is over seas. Looking to stay in Federal Way-Seattle area, I am able to work from 930-500 till school is out then from 8am till 530pm, can complete up to 6-8 dogs depending on interruptions, example having to answer phone, walk-ins, nail trims etc. I am very reliable and LOVE what I do. Depending on location possibly can bring my own clientele. Please contact me 206-914-5027   6/4/10

I am a professional pet groomer with 28 years of experience. I am living in Lakewood, but can travel. I have prior experience with show coats, retail pet stores, kennel work, and pet sitting, including overnight stays. I am trying to secure part-time employment in the evenings that will work with my day job in Burien. I am hard-working and reliable. I would be open to any work with dogs and their people. Please e-mail me at swiese4610@earthlink.net or you can leave a message at 253-983-8457 if you would like more information. Thank you, Sheila Wiese   6/3/10

Muddy Buddy dog wash, a top three finalist in the 2009’s Best of Western Washington grooming category as well as a top rated salon on Yelp.com, has an opening in our upscale salon for a dog groomer. We need someone to work a minimum of two days a week up to five days. You must be comfortable grooming all breeds and have excellent hand scissoring skills. Please send us your resume mb@mbdw.biz to begin the interview process. Compensation is a combination of generous commission (60% after trial period) plus tips.   6/3/10

Small highly respected, vet recommended salon in rural community, seeks groomer w exc. references and clean, professional appearance. Near Chehalis, WA. Send email resume' w ref. goodgirlpjk@aol.com   5/23/10

We are building a brand new pet resort called Canine Country Club in a exclusive part of Houston Texas and need a few good groomers to fill positions within the grooming department. The canine Country Club will have a grand opening date of Oct 1,2010. We will be accepting applications up to September 2010.

Professional bather/fluffer: This will be a unique opportunity to come in at the entry level and work your way up to grooming full time. You will be trained by a certified master groomer with over 20 years experience.

Professional Groomer with 5 or more years of experience: This person needs to have at least 5 years experience grooming all breeds of dogs and have intimate knowledge of the breed standards. Those applying for these positions Must have excellent customer service skills.

Please send resumes to koolklips@msn.com in the subject line put Attn: Jennifer. Face to Face interviews and Testing interviews will begin August 9, 2010.   5/18/10

We are an established pet store that is expanding into grooming. We are searching for an experienced groomer to join our team. We pay hourly with commission and have several benefits including store discounts, vet care discounts and retirement accounts. Please call to set up an interview and technical demo. We look forward to hearing from you!! 253-737-4118   5/8/10

Fenway Bark Stay. Play. Heal. is seeking experienced, professionally trained, and knowledgeable team players who want to join the Fenway Bark team. Experience with all breeds preferred. Total compensation is based on performance, experience, training and local book of business. Must be willing to work a mix of week days, weekends, and evenings up until 9 pm. References required. jane@soboanimalwellness.com   5/1/10

Part time position available in well established Bellingham salon. Minimum 2 years experience in all aspects of grooming including hand scissoring. Please send a cover letter and resume to: citydogsgrooming@gmail.com   4/27/10

Established routes in The Woodlands TX = great income opportunity. Required: 3 yrs. min. groom & cust serv exp., good scissor skills, clean drive & work references. Days avail. Tues-Sat., 8-6. Call 281-468-5372 between 7-9 pm; Resume, references, to: customerservice@woodlandspetmobile.com Check us out on www.woodlandspetmobile.com   4/20/10

We are City Kitty, an exclusive cat grooming salon in Edmonds, WA. We are looking for an individual to start as a bather/blow-dry person to work in our busy salon. Part-Time, app. 20 hours a week, $10 HR. to start. Must be dependable, willing to learn and follow directions, experienced with animals and good with clients. Attention to detail a must. We are one of 10 cat grooming salons in the world, and pioneers in our field. We have regular clients and do not take on extremely hard to handle cats. Our mission statement is "Caring for the whole cat, mind, body and spirit." We are a holistic center for cats and serve as a resource for all things holistic for our clients. If you love cats and would like to work in a spa like setting please email us at: info@citykittygrooming.com.   4/20/10

Hello my name is Jordan. I have been grooming since 2002 but prior to that I have been working as an assistant to professional dog handlers. I am looking for fulltime work as a dog groomer. I'm looking for employment in Clark County and even as far as Longview WA. I have open availability. My email address: jmui1756565@aol.com   4/16/10

Muddy Buddy dog wash, a top three finalist in the 2009’s Best of Western Washington grooming category as well as a top rated salon on Yelp.com, has an opening in our upscale salon for a part time groomer. We need someone for the Tuesday/Wednesday shift. Hours are 9 to 7. Please send us your resume mb@mbdw.biz to begin the interview process. Compensation is a combination of generous commission plus tips.   4/7/10

Groomers/Assistant Groomers Needed - Katy Area

Katy area Grooming Salon has immediate opens for experienced, professional, full time master groomer’s as well as assistant groomer’s.  Must be able to handle all temperament of dogs/cats in a calm and professional manner, have own equipment, DBA, and be able to handle a high volume, fast pace environment. Apply in person at 22204 Highland Knolls Katy, TX 77450.   4/2/10

Katy area Grooming Salon has Immediate opens for experienced, professional, full time bather/kennel technician as well as assistant bather/kennel technician. Must be able to handle all temperament of dogs/cats in a calm and professional manner, have own equipment, DBA, and be able to handle a high volume, fast pace environment. Apply in person at 22204 Highland Knolls Katy, TX 77450.   4/2/10

I have a grooming shop located in the heart of Arlington. I am looking to lease space to an experienced or just starting out pet groomer at a very reasonable rate. If you have your own clients and want to be your own boss, this would be perfect for you. Call for details. Paula 425-238-4822
Paula's Perfect Pet Care
123 N Olympic
Arlington WA   4/2/10

Position available for qualified Professional Pet Stylist. Must have good working knowledge of all breeds and have quality scissoring and finishing skills. CMG preferred. Salon is equipped with electric tables, clipper vac, hydro surge, prima bathing system and multiple dryer options. We are located in Snohomish next to a busy pet supply store. We are also expanding to mobile. You must have a neat and professional appearance and have good customer service skills. Must be available for Saturdays. Up to 50% commission. Email Doggonehairysnohomish@gmail.com    4/1/10

We are looking for an experienced cat groomer who is passionate about cats and great with people. Must be dedicated, hard working and honest. We are a holistic high end salon for cats only. Part-Time to start with room for career advancement. Pay is based on experience. Please visit our website to see if you would like to be a part of the new and exciting world of cat grooming. info@citykittygrooming.com   4/1/10

Established bath house and spa looking for a part-time groomer for up to 2 days a week with additional afternoon hours also available. At least 2 yrs experience and must be able to scissor cut. Visit www.TheWashDog.com. No calls. Email resumes or questions to fountnwrks@msn.com.     3/17/10

Busy upscale grooming salon looking for part-time all breed dog groomer. Potential employee will need 2 years experience, have great customer service skills and take pride in their work. You need to be in good health, able to lift 50 lbs on average and stand for long periods of time. Hours of operation are Tues-Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat.9am-4pm. The position is part-time but could work into full-time. The pay is commission + tips. Contact Lorie at 206-713-3701 or email resume to k9designer2000@yahoo.com.   3/10/10

New doggy day care and Dog Spa needs an experienced groomer to lease grooming space. We are in the process of setting up the SPA so come over and we can adjust to your needs. Please e-mail: Poshpoochedmonds@gmail.com   2/25/10

Upscale grooming, daycare and retail boutique looking for a receptionist/retail assistant. Must have great customer service skills, be outgoing and be a quick learner. Please contact Ashley at The Pet Stops Here 425-637-0188, or info@petstopshere.com   2/24/10

Bathers needed in full time multi-groomer salon with a large clientele in Longview. Experience not necessary - but it is a BIG bonus. Drama queens, whiners, wanderers or chatterboxes NOT needed. What we DO need are dependable, hardworking employees who can earn an honest day's pay! Typically 30+ per week. Apply in person at 1239 California Way Longview WA between 10am - 2pm, Monday thru Friday, or via email at healthyhound@msn.com.   2/24/10

Bather needed for a fast paced, upscale grooming, daycare and retail boutique. We need full and part-time bathers. Experience is nice, but not required. Telephone: 425-637-0188   2/20/10

Experienced pet groomer wanted for a very busy grooming salon! Looking for someone with a great personality and a serious desire for grooming as a career! Contact with a resume. La Petique, 5808 Johnson Dr. or email- laceyadair99@yahoo.com. Phone 913-432-7021   2/13/10

Mobile pet groomers wanted. Looking for energetic, organized and reliable people who love animals. Good work ethic a must! Must have good customer service and people skills. Team player, clean drivers lic. Benefits, company vehicle provided. No experience required. Full training given. Call 425-427-1819 or apply online: http://www.aussiepetmobile.com.

*Up to or exceeding $1,000 depending upon performance.  

Experienced dog bather looking for work. Available Tues. Wed. Sun. but would be willing to quit my current job to be trained as a groomer. Hoping to stay in the Everett/Lynnwood area but will travel further if needed. Please e-mail me at smashley745@yahoo.com   1/19/10

AnimalJobHunter.com is quickly becoming the #1 Career Search Center for individuals looking for new job opportunities in the Pet Industry. With over 35 yrs of experience. in the animal field, we understand the importance of matching the needs of the employer with a qualified employee. Visit www.animaljobhunter.com to begin your search today! You can email us at clientcare@animaljobhunter.com.   1/17/10

Looking for EXPERIENCED part time Groomer. MUST have good customer skills, dependable and get along well with co-workers. Please contact Shanan at Shananh@sumnervet.com   1/13/10

Distributors wanted, worldwide income potential! Become a B3 distributor. Be your own boss! Work from home. We need entrepreneurs like you that understand quality products and the grooming industry. Work in the luxury pet industry. Sell American made pet products today! www.b3salonproducts.com 717-871-0103   1/7/10

Grooming Salon Managers - Throughout Washington

Bring your love of animals to PETCO and grow your career with a company that's on the move! As the leading specialty retailer of premium pet food and supplies, PETCO with 700+ stores (and growing) has career opportunities for Grooming Salon Managers to oversee and provide grooming services, on-the-job training to Pet Stylists and Grooming Assistants, as well as provide exceptional customer service. Must have 3+ years experience in grooming standard breeds, demonstrated knowledge of the grooming industry and ability to supervise Pet Stylists. Supervisory/retail experience and a HS diploma/equivalent preferred. To put your love of animals to work apply now for a rewarding career. Click here.

Professional Pet Stylists - Throughout Washington

PETCO is growing and so are the career opportunities for experienced Pet Stylists to provide basic grooming services and exceptional customer service. Must have a minimum of 1 year of grooming experience under the direction of a professional groomer or a graduate of grooming school. Must successfully complete skill evaluation by PETCO Stylist or Grooming Salon Manager. HS diploma/equivalent preferred. "It is our mission to be the leader in the pet services industry by focusing on the training and development of our associate and by delighting our customers with excellent services." To put your love of animals to work apply now for a rewarding career. Click here.

Grooming Assistants - Throughout Washington

PETCO has rewarding career opportunities, with excellent benefits and employee discounts. Join our team as a Grooming Assistant to Assist the Pet Stylists and Grooming Salon Manager with bathing/brushing pets, blow-drying, and conditioning of dogs and cats that require haircuts. No experience required, just a love for animals. To put your love of animals to work apply now for a rewarding career. Click here.

Dog Training Instructor - Throughout Washington

PETCO is looking for experienced Dog Training Instructors to join our Canine Education program. By joining our team you can help to reduce the number of shelter dogs by providing quality, dog friendly education to pet parent customers. As a PETCO Canine Education Coordinator you can advance your career with the leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services.  At PETCO animals always come first and we encourage this by supporting positive reinforcement training methods with gentle, yet effective teaching techniques. To put your love of animals to work apply now for a rewarding career. Click here.