Pet Groomer Wanted: The Right Fit
Are you the type of person who never settles for "good enough"?
If you always strive to do your best and go the extra mile, we want to hear from you. Friends describe you as independent, driven, and can always depend on you for support. Compassionate and a natural communicator, you excel at helping others work through challenges and find clarity. Your positive, "happy-go-lucky" attitude keeps spirits high, and you know how to roll with the punches, never sweating the small stuff.
The Nitty-Gritty
Pet grooming isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s hard, dirty work. Hair gets everywhere (yes, even in your eyeballs), and despite the love and energy you pour into your work, you don’t always get the gratitude you deserve. You have to enjoy staying busy, as each day is a balancing act. It requires strong organization, discipline, and a sharp focus to keep things running smoothly. Plus, managing client relationships means setting realistic expectations—and that can be a challenge in itself. On top of all that, we have high standards for both the groom quality and client care, and we need you to embrace them. If you're up for the challenge, read on
About Us
Locally owned and operated since 1958, Canvasback Pet Supplies believes in quality over quantity and always prioritizes the best interests of pets and people alike. Kindness, integrity, and gratitude are at the heart of everything we do. Our ultimate goal is to be the trusted partner and friend that pet owners rely on for honest advice, top-tier services, and genuine care.
The Work
Focus your time and energy on providing exceptional grooming services. You'll manage our clients in store grooming experience from start to finish, including checking in the pet, having the client discussion, completing the grooming service and ensuring client satisfaction. While you busy grooming, our store and services team handles the day-to-day communications, including phone calls, booking inquiries, rescheduling, and confirmations, so you can focus on what you do best, the art of grooming.
Applicants Requirements:
We’re looking for an experienced pet groomer who can safely and efficiently perform a full dog groom from start to finish, with a solid understanding of dog body language and communication. With a minimum of one year of pet grooming experience, certification is a plus, but not a requirement. You need your own clippers, scissors, nail trimmers, grinder and brushes but, we can help you out with that if needed. We prefer candidates who live within a 20minute drive of our location in Lockport, Manitoba.
Our Facilities
Located in our spacious 22,000 sq. ft. building, you’ll find three separate grooming rooms equipped with large raised tubs, hydraulic grooming tables, and powerful K-9 high-velocity dryers. As a proud Canadian small business, we’re thrilled to support fellow Canadian companies by using premium Canadian-made shampoos and conditioners in our salon.
The Good Stuff
- Keep 100% of your hard-earned tips, paid out weekly.
- Competitive pay with the option to join our comprehensive health plan.
- Staff discounts on pet food, supplies, boarding, and daycare.
- We’re a fun bunch! While we take our work seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously—we know how to have a good time.
- Growth is embraced here—opportunities to learn and develop are always available.
- We have the best clients. No doubt!
- We are a busy salon with a waiting list and plenty of demand for steady year round income.
If you made it this far and are interested in learning more about this opportunity or you're ready to apply, please email your resume and cover letter [email protected], include your preference for full-time or part-time hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 20 minutes of Canvasback Pet Supplies?
Experience:
- Pet Grooming: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
