Front Desk
In the salon at 17742 Main St, Dumfries, VA. Part time or Full time available. Two openings.
The job
Our Front Desk team helps keep the salon running smoothly and makes sure both our clients and their pets have a great experience. Looking to hire February 2027.
What you'd do
- You’ll help keep the salon running smoothly by checking clients in and out, handling payments and scheduling, keeping the salon clean and organized, and assisting groomers throughout the day. You may also help safely handle and care for cat
What we expect
- We expect you to be dependable, responsible, friendly, and comfortable staying busy. You should communicate well, work well with a team, pay attention to details, keep a clean workspace, and treat every client and pet with patience, kindnes
What we're looking for
- We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and animals and brings a positive attitude to work every day. The right person is organized, trustworthy, willing to learn, comfortable multitasking, and isn’t afraid to jum
Good to have
- Previous experience in a grooming salon, veterinary setting, pet care, customer service, or a similar environment is a plus. Experience handling animals, using scheduling or payment systems, and working in a fast-paced environment is also h
Pay and benefits
Hourly pay plus a commission incentive.
- Sharpening and tool maintenance allowance
- 401(k)Full time, after 1 year
- Health and dental insuranceFull time, after 1 year
- One week of paid time offFull time, after 1 year
Hours and time off
- Tuesday to Friday
- 8 am to 5 pm
- Saturday
- 8 am to 3 pm
- Sunday and Monday
- Closed
Ask for time off at least two weeks ahead.
About the salon
We're a full-service grooming salon. Kindness, professionalism, and the pet's comfort come first.
Chelsea Anderson has been grooming since 2017 and opened Pooch Purrfect in 2021. Readers of the Prince William Times voted us Best Pet Groomer in 2023 and 2024, and the Town of Dumfries named us the Mayor's Business of the Year for 2026.
What we value
- Compassion and respect for every animal
- Teamwork and a clean place to work
- Clear communication and professional growth
We expect everyone on the team to hold to these every day.
How hiring works
Four steps, start to finish.
Send your application
It takes about ten minutes. Add a resume if you have one.
A short phone call
If your experience looks like a fit, we'll call or text to set up a time to talk.
A working interview
You come in and work alongside us. We see how you work, and you see how we do.
An offer
If it's a good match on both sides, we make an offer and agree on a start date.
Ready to apply?
The application takes about ten minutes. A resume is optional.