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Dog Groomer

Employer

Dog Town Grooming

Date Posted

August 14, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings 50% commission per sale
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Aug 28, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Dog Town Grooming

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Pet grooming shop

Tasks

  • Bathe and shampoo animals
  • Clip animal coat
  • Document animal behaviour
  • Monitor animal behaviour
  • Style animal coat
  • Conduct anals glands treatment
  • Keep records of animals treated
  • Clean animal ears
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Clip animal nails
  • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
  • Provide customer service
  • Perform animal grooming activities
  • Offer mentoring

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Pet first aid course
  • Pet Grooming Certificate

Type of pets groomed

All breeds of dogs

Area of work experience

Cleaning

Animal specialization

Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Physically demanding
  • Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

  • Flexible hours
  • Day
  • Weekend

Financial benefits

  • Commission
  • Gratuities

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Dog Groomer is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
METHODICAL

Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals

OBJECTIVE

Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals

DIRECTIVE

Interest in handling and nurturing animals when grooming and when assisting breeders; and in training dogs to obey commands and perform specific duties in response to signals

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