Luxury Dog Groomer & Wellness Stylist
DEN Urban Dog Retreat | Los Angeles, CA
This isn't just another grooming job.
It's an opportunity to become part of one of the most respected dog wellness companies in Los Angeles.
If you're looking for a place where your work matters, where dogs are treated with respect, where your craft is celebrated, and where you'll be proud to tell people where you work—you may have just found your home.
At DEN Urban Dog Retreat, we're redefining what dog care can be.
We're building something bigger than grooming.
We're building wellness.
We're building community.
We're building careers.
Why Groomers Love Working at DEN
Our clients trust us with their family members.
Our team supports one another.
Our facility is beautiful.
Our culture is positive.
Our standards are high.
And every day we work together to become the best version of ourselves.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow—not someone simply looking for their next paycheck.
If you've been searching for your forever salon...keep reading.
About DEN
Since 2009, DEN Urban Dog Retreat has been raising the standard for canine care in Los Angeles.
Our campus combines luxury grooming, structured daycare, training, wellness, enrichment, overnight care, and holistic experiences into one beautiful environment.
We're known for:
- Award-winning client experience
- Luxury spa-quality grooming
- Calm, positive culture
- Teamwork over drama
- Industry-leading standards
- Continuous education
- Dogs first. Always.
Our mission is simple:
Help dogs live happier, healthier lives while creating meaningful careers for incredible people.
What You'll Be Doing
As one of our Grooming Stylists you'll help create an experience—not simply provide a haircut.
Services include:
- Luxury breed styling
- Hand scissoring
- Bathing & blowouts
- Deshedding treatments
- Skin & coat wellness
- Mud baths
- Deep conditioning treatments
- Creative finishing
- Client consultations
- Building long-term relationships with clients and their dogs
You'll work alongside a team that believes grooming should improve a dog's physical and emotional wellbeing—not simply make them look good.
Who We're Looking For
You may be the perfect fit if you:
- Love dogs first and grooming second
- Take pride in your craftsmanship
- Want to keep improving your skills
- Are positive and solution-oriented
- Enjoy being part of a supportive team
- Communicate professionally
- Value cleanliness and organization
- Want long-term stability
- Treat every dog with patience and kindness
Bonus Points If You Have Experience With
- Asian Fusion styles
- Hand scissoring
- Doodles
- Double-coated breeds
- Senior dogs
- Fear-free handling
- Luxury spa services
- Wellness-focused grooming
- Skin and coat health
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Performance bonuses
- Consistent clientele
- Supportive management
- Beautiful modern facility
- High-quality equipment
- Positive team culture
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- Continuing education
- Employee discounts
- Work you're genuinely proud of
We Believe...
People don't leave companies.
They leave cultures.
We've worked incredibly hard to create a place people genuinely enjoy coming to every day.
Many of our clients have been with us for years.
Many of our employees have too.
We protect our culture because it's one of the reasons we're considered a leader in the industry.
Think We'd Be a Great Fit?
Don't just click Apply.
Help us get to know you.
Email the following directly to:
[email protected]
Please include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter telling us why you want to join DEN
- Photos or links to your grooming portfolio, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or website
- Before & after grooming photos (if available)
- Any certifications or continuing education you've completed
Subject Line:
Luxury Groomer Application – Your Name
We review every application personally.
We're not simply hiring a groomer.
We're looking for someone who wants to build a career, grow with an incredible team, and help us continue raising the standard for the dog care industry.
If that sounds like you…
We'd love to meet you.
Pay: $25.42 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
