Experienced Dog Groomer

About the role

Happy Tails Grooming is a busy, growing salon in Canberra's north, built on calm, low-stress grooming and a genuine love of dogs. We're looking for an experienced, hardworking groomer to join our team, someone who wants to be part of a growing salon.

Key responsibilities

• Full range of grooming knowledge: bathing, all basic and breed-specific grooms, de-shedding, and specialty styling.

• Working with a variety of breeds and temperaments, including anxious or reactive dogs.

• Taking a whole-dog approach to grooming, thinking beyond the cut to each dog's comfort, stress levels, and long-term relationship with grooming.

• Helping educate pet parents on coat care, home maintenance, and how to support their dog's comfort with grooming.

• Confident, respectful client communication, including having the harder conversations when a dog's coat condition, behaviour, or health needs require it.

About you

• Minimum 2+ years' professional grooming experience (salon or mobile)

• Hardworking and reliable, someone who pulls their weight and shows up for the team

• Confident handling a wide range of breeds and sizes, including large/strong dogs

• Has a calm, patient approach, especially with nervous or reactive dogs

• Genuine interest in improving each dog's individual experience, not just technical output

• Comfortable communicating honestly with pet parents, even when it's a difficult conversation, always with the dog's best interest front and centre

• Comfortable operating check-in and check-out procedures

• A team player who wants to contribute to a supportive, calm culture

About us

Happy Tails Grooming is a busy, growing salon in Canberra's north, built on calm, low-stress grooming and a genuine love of dogs. A business that genuinely values education, for staff and pet parents alike, and is growing with intention, not just for growth's sake.

Benefits

• Steady, full client books

• Modern equipment and a well-maintained salon

• A calm, supportive, collaborative team culture where everyone's input matters

• Management that supports your individual growth and development

To apply

Please submit a resume AND a cover letter, outlining your experience and what draws you to this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.