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Start Your Career in Cat Grooming

No experience needed, just a love for cats and a desire to learn. We’ll provide the hands-on training to turn your passion into a professional skill set.

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At Neko Neko..

We welcome passionate cat lovers who want to build a career in grooming but aren't sure where to start. You will begin your journey as an assistant, learning the ropes from the ground up while working alongside our experienced artisans and instructors.

 

Through structured, hands-on guidance, we’ll help you develop your skills at a comfortable pace and work your way up to becoming a confident, professional cat groomer in a supportive, cat-first environment.

Cats First, Always

We focus entirely on low-stress cat handling. You will work in a calm, quiet environment designed entirely for cat comfort.

A Supportive Team

You are never left to struggle alone. Our senior groomers and trainers are with you every step of the way.

Growth-Focused

We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers. We invest heavily in your personal development and technical training.

Available Cat Groomer Positions

Cat Grooming Artisan (Salon)

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide professional cat grooming in a calm, low-stress setting.
  • Complete 6–8 grooms daily with attention to detail and safety.
  • Communicate clearly with clients on grooming needs and progress.
  • Maintain cleanliness and assist in salon operations.
  • Mentor junior groomers and uphold team standards.

Who We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years of professional grooming experience or more
  • SKC or equivalent grooming certification
  • Confidence in handling and reading cat behaviour
  • Skilled in clipping and scissoring across all breeds
  • Independent, reliable, and gentle under pressure
  • Team-oriented and passionate about continuous learning

Full-time Grooming Assistant (Salon)

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist senior groomers with prep work, bathing, drying, and handling cats safely.
  • Ensure grooming stations, tools, and common areas are clean, sanitized, and well-stocked.
  • Hold and reassure cats during grooming sessions to keep them calm and secure.
  • Assist with receiving cats, managing appointments, and communicating basic updates to owners.
  • Observe senior groomers and build foundational skills toward becoming a full artisan.

Who We’re Looking For

  • No prior formal grooming experience required, though experience working with animals is a strong plus.
  • Genuine love for cats and a natural instinct for reading cat behavior.
  • Patient, gentle, and comfortable handling cats of all temperaments.
  • A strong work ethic, high reliability, and an eager-to-learn attitude.
  • Excellent team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Housecall Groomer (Mobile)

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver professional, gentle grooming services directly at clients' homes in a safe, stress-free environment.
  • Assess each cat's coat and behavior on-site, offering expert advice directly to owners.
  • Transport, maintain, and sanitize mobile grooming equipment and manage daily travel routes efficiently.
  • Maintain strict safety and hygiene standards while adapting seamlessly to different home environments.

Who We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years of professional grooming experience (mobile experience is a plus).
  • SKC or equivalent grooming certification.
  • Highly independent, punctual, and self-motivated with strong time-management skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and a warm, professional demeanor.
  • Confidence in handling and reading cat behaviour.
  • Independent, reliable, and gentle under pressure.

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Career Development

Grooming Assistant | Salary range: $2,000+

Posted to work at one of our salons, you will assist our Artisans in day-to-day operations and learn to meet the physical demands of cat grooming. 

Grooming Artisan Training

For promising individuals, our feline-focused grooming academy is structured to ensure that students who come through our doors are well-equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they will need to safely and professionally handle companion cats. 

Grooming Technician | Salary Range: $3,000 - $4,000

Upon acquiring a basic certification in Professional Cat Grooming, you will begin your journey as a groomer. Putting your knowledge and skills to use, Grooming Technicians can perform basic grooming, provide salon consults and take their own appointments.

Grooming Artisan | Salary Range: $5,000+

After clocking sufficient training and serving a minimum salon attachment, attend further training for official grooming certification. 

Job Requirements

Genuine love for cats and a natural instinct for reading their mood and body language

Patient, gentle, and calm under pressure, especially when handling nervous or vocal cats

Strong work ethic and reliability, showing up on time and ready to support the team

Eager to learn and open to feedback to steadily build professional grooming skills

Comfortable on your feet, able to handle, lift, and hold cats safely

Good communication skills and a practical, team-first attitude in the salon

Adaptable and steady-handed, willing to adjust your pace to suit each cat’s personality

Job Responsibilities

Learn safe, low-stress handling techniques to keep cats calm and secure during grooming

Assist senior groomers with daily prep work, including brushing, bathing, and blow-drying

Maintain salon cleanliness, ensuring stations, tools, and common areas are clean and sanitized

Prepare grooming equipment and keep products stocked and ready for each session

Observe and assist during grooms to understand coat types, scissoring, and clipping basics

Uphold safety standards to create a safe, respectful environment for every cat in our care

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