Join Our Pack! Hiring Experienced Dog Groomer

Are you a passionate and experienced dog groomer looking for an opportunity to work in a picturesque setting surrounded by nature's beauty? Look no further! We're seeking a skilled individual to join our team at our beautiful boarding facility nestled on 5 acres of paradise on Bowen Island.

Position : Experienced Dog Groomer

Location : Bowen Island, BC, Canada (20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay)

Experience : Minimum of one year as a full time professional dog groomer, with all sizes and breeds

Compensation : Competitive rates; compensation open to discussion

About Us : Our boarding facility is more than just a place for pets to stay - it's a home away from home where furry friends from Vancouver and Bowen Island, receive top-notch care and attention. Situated on Bowen Island, our tranquil surroundings offer the perfect backdrop for providing exceptional grooming services to our beloved four-legged clients. You will work out of your own building and a fenced outdoor area, 2 tables available, raised bathtub with stairs for the dogs, hot water on demand, and support from the Dog Ranch team as needed.

Responsibilities :

- Perform grooming services according to client specifications and breed standard, including nails, baths, brushing, trimming and styling dogs' coats as required
- A majority of your clients will be Bowen Island resident dogs who are many, as there is no dog groomer on the island. Creating a relationship with the island residents and having repeat grooms means constant work. We also need a groomer for our boarding and training clients, typically groomed the day before they go home.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all animals in your care
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of grooming area and equipment
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with pet owners




- Use our internal "Gingr" kennel software to book your appointments and oversee invoicing, with the help of our admin staff as needed
- We run Mac-based user-friendly computers, using Mac Mail.

Requirements :

- Minimum of one year of full time professional dog grooming experience. Many more preferred.
- Experienced knowledge of grooming techniques, tools, and products to professionally offer grooming of various breeds and coat types
- Strong attention to detail and a genuine love for animals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits :

- Enjoy working in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by lush greenery working out of an equipped grooming-only building.
- Compensation open to negotiation (commission -see below in the "Pay" section)
- Manulife group health benefits co-pay after 3 months
- Chance to grow and advance in your grooming career
- Flexible schedule with days and hours open to negotiation. Sundays may be needed for some boarding dogs.
- Potential for short-term accommodation on-site
- Ranch staff to assist depending on how busy they are

Join us in providing the highest standard of care and pampering to our furry guests and the dogs of the Bowen Island Residents.

Job Types : Full time, Part-time (there is more than enough full-time work)

Pay : Commission 60 % - 70%, based on experience. Increases based on excellent proven grooming work after 3 months, and annually thereafter. Tips are all yours. Negotiable: Splitting some supply costs. We have dryers, tables, etc.

Expected hours : 25 - 40 per week

Benefits :

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Public transport bus that stops at the Dog Ranch

Ability to commute/relocate :

- Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2: reliably commute, use our temporary housing if needed, or plan to relocate to Bowen Island

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Professional Dog Groomer (Bowen Island)
🏢 Bowen Island Dog Ranch
📍 Bowen Island