Dog Grooming Assistant Apprentice (Royal Bubbles Grooming)

Company: KEITS Training Services Ltd
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Location: Dover
Job Description:

Welcome to Royal Bubbles Dog Grooming! Established in 2020, our journey began with our founder, Sara Butacu, who discovered her true passion for dog grooming after adopting a dog in need. Determined to provide the best care for her new furry friend, Sara took it upon herself to learn the art of grooming. At Royal Bubbles, we believe that grooming is not just about keeping your pet looking fantastic; it’s about promoting their overall health and well-being. Our friendly and skilled team is committed to creating a comfortable and positive experience for both pets and their owners. We look forward to pampering your beloved companions!

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team to train to become a qualified dog groomer.

Responsibilities

  • Answering telephone calls and working with the booking software to arrange appointments
  • Bathing dogs and learning drying techniques
  • Brushing and preparing dogs for the grooming process
  • Keeping clean bath, and towels daily
  • Nail clipping & ear cleaning
  • Learning about health and wellbeing of dogs
  • Building towards styling and grooming

Desired Skills and Qualities

  • Candidate must be hard working, and have a passion and desire to succeed
  • They must be punctual and available to work to the best of their ability
  • They must have a keenness to learn about all aspects of dogs, from breeds to behaviours
  • An ability of social skills needed to answer phones and talk to customers – doing this in a polite and professional manner
  • Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 in Dog Grooming
  • GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired

Future Prospects

Once you are qualified there may be the option of a full time permanent job at the salon.

Training

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
  • The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of its apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
  • Dog grooming can be a messy and tiring job. You will need to consider this before applying.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026