About Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Waterloo

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is a boutique pet care destination offering gourmet baked treats, premium pet foods, high-end boutique merchandise, and professional grooming services. We prioritize gentle, low-stress pet handling, open communication with pet parents, and top-tier coat styling. Our Waterloo salon features modern equipment, dedicated sales associates to assist with client check-ins and bathing-only appointments, and an organized booking schedule to support stylist efficiency and pet comfort.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Pet Stylist to join our grooming team. In this role, you will provide full-service canine styling while also handling feline grooming services. You will consult directly with pet parents to understand styling preferences, deliver breed-standard cuts and custom trims, and maintain high standards of animal welfare and safety throughout every appointment.

Key Responsibilities

- Full-Service Dog & Cat Styling: Perform complete grooms, breed-standard trims, customized hand scissoring, and maintenance cuts for dogs of all sizes and coat types, as well as safe feline grooming (including lion cuts, comb cuts, sanitary trims, and nail clipping).
- Pre-Groom Consultations & Check-In: Assess pet coat condition alongside pet parents, evaluate potential matting or skin sensitivities, set clear length expectations using comb guards/visual guides, and obtain necessary client consent before performing shave-downs.
- Gentle & Low-Stress Handling: Follow cooperative care and safety protocols to ensure every dog and cat feels secure and comfortable on the table.
- Bathing & Spa Upgrades:



Execute or direct prep bathing, conditioning, blowouts, and wellness add-ons (including blueberry facials, de-shedding treatments, and paw/dental treatments).
- Sanitation & Equipment Care: Maintain a clean, sanitary station and adhere to salon hygiene, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Canine Grooming Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on professional dog grooming experience in a salon or mobile environment.
- Feline Grooming Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on cat grooming experience with proven confidence in feline behavior, low-stress handling, and feline coat care.
- Styling Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge of breed clips (including Poodles, Doodles and Terrier breeds) and scissoring techniques. (A portfolio or photos of past dog and cat grooms is strongly encouraged).
- Tool Ownership: Must own personal professional grooming tools (shears, clippers, blades, and comb attachments).
- Communication & Care: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and empathetically with pet parents and front-desk staff.
- Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments.

What We Offer

- Steady Client Base: High-volume boutique location with established local demand and appointment waitlists.
- Flexible Scheduling: Full time and part-time options available, with shift configurations that respect individual requirement.
- Store Discounts: Generous employee discounts across our retail boutique and gourmet bakery.
- Professional Culture: A supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment.

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Professional Pet Stylist (Dog & Cat Groomer) (Waterloo)
🏢 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
📍 Waterloo