Pet Stylist / Groomer - Richmond Airport
About the job
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Customer-service orientation and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with standard cuts for all breeds and the ability to safely and comfortably handle canines and felines of various sizes.
- Ability to maintain a clean and healthy environment for guests.
- Availability to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Provide customer service through consultations, explanations of available and rendered services, and explanations of costs.
- Safely and skillfully groom several guests per day with the required physical ability and stamina.
- Check guests for parasites, lumps, bumps, or cuts before bathing.
- Clean and pluck ears, trim nails, and express external anal glands.
- Bathe guests using proper shampoo and conditioner; demat, brush, and fluff-dry them.
- Maintain the grooming room, including cleaning cages, tubs, tables, floors, clipper blades, scissors, and brushes.
- Grow the customer base and service volume through calls, cross-selling, and identifying potential service needs during downtime.
- Greet and check in guests professionally.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Resort Manager or Grooming Manager.
About the company
Pet Paradise provides a comprehensive pet healthcare and wellness network offering boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and in-house veterinary care at a single destination. Its services include climate-controlled overnight suites, a dog daycare camp with social play, professional grooming, and board-and-train programs, all supported by NewDay Veterinary Care for routine checkups and medical procedures. Care is onsite in a resort-style setting with amenities like bone-shaped pools, large outdoor play areas, and Tiny Town for smaller dogs, with webcams for monitoring. Unlike many providers, it integrates veterinary services directly into stays, aiming to deliver premium, convenient, and reassuring all-in-one pet care that supports pets and their owners across services.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$3.6M
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pet Paradise opened Huntsville-Madison on September 2, 2026, signaling active capital deployment.
- Palm City became Florida location 30 on September 22, 2026, extending Treasure Coast reach.
- September 2026 dog-food drives across all 64 resorts reinforce local brand loyalty.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 Hoover death complaints triggered Alabama veterinary-board scrutiny and reputational damage.
- June 2025 investors sued Crane Group over alleged self-dealing and $100 million damages.
- A sustained safety scandal or adverse ruling could crater trust across the entire chain.
What makes Pet Paradise unique
- Pet Paradise bundles boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and NewDay Veterinary Care onsite.
- Its 64 resorts span nine states, and Palm City opened September 22, 2026.
- Climate-controlled suites, webcams, pools, and cat condos create a premium resort brand.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Profit Sharing
- Student Loan Assistance
- Relocation Assistance