Dog Groomer

Alcala Country Pet Resort • Part-time or Full-time • Encinitas, California 92024, United States • $30 - $40 / hour • 2m ago

Alcala Country Pet Resort is a family-owned pet resort in Encinitas, California, dedicated to providing exceptional care and service for pets and their families.
Our resort offers a welcoming, professional environment where safety, quality, and personalized attention are top priorities.
We are seeking an experienced Dog Groomer/Pet Stylist to join our team and help deliver the Alcala standard of excellence.
Alcala Country Pet Resort has won Best of North County in 2025 and 2026. We are a gold-level service!

Position Details

Location: Encinitas, CA 92024
Position: Experienced Dog Groomer / Pet Stylist
Employment type: Part-time or full-time available
Typical schedule: Approximately 30–40 hours per week, generally 4–5 days per week
Scheduling: Flexible scheduling based on grooming appointments and business needs
Shifts: Morning and afternoon shifts; specific days and hours can be discussed
Weekend availability: Preferred

Core Responsibilities

Perform full-service grooming for dogs of various breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments
Provide professional bathing, drying, brushing, de-shedding, clipping, scissoring, trimming, and finishing services
Safely and calmly handle nervous, anxious, senior, or difficult dogs
Complete grooming appointments efficiently while maintaining excellent quality and attention to detail
Evaluate each pet’s coat, condition, and grooming needs and communicate recommendations to clients
Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and safe grooming environment
Monitor pets for signs of stress, injury, or health concerns and report issues appropriately
Follow Alcala Pet Resort grooming standards, safety procedures, and operating policies
Communicate professionally and courteously with pet parents and coworkers
Provide excellent customer service and help build long-term client relationships

Ideal Candidate

Has professional dog-grooming experience and can independently complete full-service grooms
Demonstrates strong animal-handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior
Is experienced with multiple breeds, coat types, and grooming styles
Is reliable, punctual, organized, safety-conscious, and productive
Has excellent customer service and communication skills
Maintains consistent grooming quality while working efficiently
Brings a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a family-owned business
Candidates with specialized grooming skills, an established clientele, or a strong production history are especially encouraged to apply

What We Offer

$20–$25 hourly base pay plus 25% commission on grooming sales
Compensation based on experience and productivity.
100% of tips retained by the groomer
Employee discount
401(k)
Health insurance
Flexible scheduling
Potential compensation adjustments for exceptional experience, skills, productivity, or client relationships

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