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FURRR - Senior Pet Groomer
Position Type: Contract
Location: In-store at Furrr, Toronto (Beaches Neighborhood)
Compensation: 60% of Grooming Sessions + 100% of Tips + 8% in Commission for hygiene and wellness product sales
About Us
Furrr is a modern pet retailer and grooming space designed with both pets and their people in mind. Our mission is to be the go-to destination for thoughtful, stress-free care — where quality grooming, genuine service, and good vibes come standard. We’re building a team that values skills, integrity, kindness, and inclusive culture; and a welcoming environment for every employee and client - furry or not.
The Role
As Senior Groomer, you’ll lead the way in delivering exceptional grooming services, setting the standard for customer care, mentorship, and pet pampering—defined by both aesthetic excellence and genuine compassion.
You’ll be responsible for:
Creating custom and breed-specific grooms that wow our clients
Consulting with pet parents in a friendly, straight forward way about coat care, comfort, and style preferences
Setting the standard for excellence in grooming, hygiene and safe pet handling, while fostering a culture of care and professionalism
Supporting and mentoring junior groomers and bathers who aspire to be the next lead groomers, just like you
Supporting to refine the grooming experience at Furrr — from booking flow to back-of-house supply management
Keeping grooming spaces clean, calm, and stocked with the tools you love
What You Bring to the Pack
Must-haves:
3+ years of grooming experience with all coat types and temperaments
Ability to groom both breed-standard and custom styles
Gentle, confident animal handling
Strong communication with pet parents and team members
A proactive attitude and a good sense of humor
Bonus Points for:
Certification from a registered and reputable grooming academy
Experience mentoring junior groomers or bathers
Familiarity with fear-free or positive reinforcement grooming practices
Experience capturing social media content (ie: Instagram, Tiktok)
What Makes Furrr Different
We’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a supportive, respectful environment where groomers can grow. Our team members enjoy:
Competitive pay + commission + tips
Flexible scheduling and reasonable booking windows
Opportunities to grow into training, leadership, or creative roles
Aesthetic tools & a clean, coastal-inspired space to work in every day
A warm, team-driven culture where your voice and expertise are valued
Employee discount on all Furrr products & services
Fresh Furrr gear waiting for you on day one — because uniforms shouldn’t be boring!
Location & Schedule
This is a full-time, in-store position at our Beaches location. Weekends and peak holidays are our busiest times, so flexibility is appreciated.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short note about your grooming style (bonus if you share your favorite breed to work with!) to hello@furrr.ca. If you have a portfolio, Instagram, or photos of your work, feel free to include those too — we’d be excited to see them.
Help us build the kind of grooming space pets love — and groomers actually enjoy!
Always Focused Dogs is located in beautiful Collingwood,ON. We are looking for a certified Dog Groomer to join our team. A minimum of one year experience is preferred but will consider newer graduates.
With an already existing base of training clients just waiting for the new Groomer to arrive,
the right candidate will be able to build a loyal clientele!
For more information please contact Allison at alwaysfocuseddogs@gmail.com or 705-443-9302
Location ~ 7455 Speers Rd. Elora, Ontario
Services Offered ~ Dog & Cat Grooming, Nail Trims
Salon Features ~ Fully Equipped & Operational
Profitable Business ~ 6 Figure Gross Income
Clientele ~ 1,500 Loyal Clients & Continuously Growing
Maintained Facility ~ Great Landlords & Low Rent of $1,650/month
Full takeover wanted by February 2025
Preferably have a month or two transition for current clients to get to know new owner.
Don't miss this chance to own a thriving pet grooming salon!
Feel free to email megspawspa@hotmail.com with any offers or questions.
petvalu Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Job Description:
Essential Details and Responsibilities
Experience, Education, Certifications
Competencies:
jlmpetlimited@gmail.com
416-628-2848
Wanted – pet groomer assistant for : bathing, drying, nail trimming, prepping dogs for finish grooming; also assisting with cat grooming.
PetAgree Professional Grooming is located in downtown west Toronto. Will start at $18.00 per hour.
Email resumes to: petagree4@outlook.com
Job Title: Dog Groomer, contract
Company: Fetch Pet Boutique
Location: Central Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario
Are you passionate about dogs and have a flair for grooming? Join our family-owned pet boutique as a Dog Groomer and provide top-notch grooming services to our furry canine clients!
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team and help us create a pampering experience for dogs and their owners.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about working with dogs and creating a positive grooming experience, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume to admin@fetchpetboutique.ca. No cover letter required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.
Pet Groomer Needed
Groomer needed ASAP to cover maternity leave.
Our current Pet Stylist works 2 days/week so, this position will continue, as a part time position, on a permanent basis. May grow to a full-time position.
We have a well-established client base that seems to be growing every week.
Our clients love the convenience of combining their grooming appointment with any
necessary vet visits.
You choose your hours and we book the appointments based on your specifications.
Please reach out with any questions or to submit your resume to:
wilsonstreetveterinary@hotmail.com Attn: Sheila
Meg’s Paw Spa in Elora is looking for Bathers & Professional Groomers.
Candidates must be reliable, responsible, motivated, have some social media knowledge, great attention to detail, take pride in their own work & able to maintain a clean work environment at all times.
Individuals interested in gaining hands on experience with animals would be considered for the bathing position — must be willing to learn.
New graduate or apprentice groomers are welcome to apply.
Compensation to be determined based on experience & skill.
Part-Time hours to start with possibility of leading to Full Time for the right candidate.
If interested please contact Meg at megspawspa@hotmail.com
Home Buddies Doggie Daycare is currently looking for a full or part-time experienced dog groomer to work at our busy dog daycare and boarding facility in Etobicoke. We have an excellent reputation and have been in business for over 30 years.
So if you are interested in working in a stable and easy going environment please send us your resume and some before and after photos to info@homebuddies.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year plus tips!
COVID-19 considerations:
We have a separate grooming room and drop off area. We also supply masks and cleaning products.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25-40 per week
Casual dress
On-site parking
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Commission pay (negotiable)
Tips
Experience:
dog grooming: 2 years (required)
Thanks and best of luck with your search!
Thanks,
Wendy
Home Buddies Doggie Dayacre Inc.
@homebuddiesdoggiedaycare
416-207-0977
Goldenvale Veterinary Hospital, serving the greater Newmarket area since 1980, is looking for a certified pet groomer to join our passionate team. A minimum of one year experience is preferred. We are offering a great opportunity for you to build your own business, supported by an existing base of clientele. Be your own boss!
Did we mention that Goldenvale is nestled in a beautiful 7-acre forest-lined property complete with its own pond? Say goodbye to the ordinary and get in touch with us today!
For more information, please contact Dr. Stephanie Horgan Smith at 905-895-2278 or email reception@goldenvalevet.com
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