Dog Groomer - SIGN ON BONUS - W2 - FULL SCHEDULE

PawSnickety Pet Salon • East Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PawSnickety Pet Salon is hiring experienced dog groomers for its luxury boutique grooming salons in East Lansing and Commerce Township, Michigan. The salon emphasizes quality work, a steady flow of clients, reasonable daily dog counts, and a professional, clean, modern workspace designed to provide a calmer grooming experience for pets. Groomers receive W2 employment and can build and grow their own client base in a supportive environment with clear systems and owner-operators involved in the business.

The role involves full-service grooming for a wide variety of breeds, coat types, and temperaments. Groomers communicate with clients about their requests, maintain a safe and organized workstation, and manage appointments and detailed notes using salon software. The posting lists compensation of $48,000–$92,000 per year. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available subject to eligibility; the posting states that a minimum of three years of experience is required to be eligible and that eligibility may vary.

Requirements

• At least one year of hands-on grooming experience is required.
• Confidence handling all breeds, sizes, and coat types.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to take the time needed for quality grooms.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and teammates.
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistency.
• Ability to safely lift and handle dogs weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Availability that includes weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-service grooming, including baths, haircuts, and nail care.
• Work with a wide variety of dog breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments.
• Communicate with clients to understand their requests and deliver the desired grooming results.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Keep detailed notes and manage appointments through salon software.
• Handle dogs safely, including dogs weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Steady flow of clients from day one.
• Opportunity to build and grow a personal client base.
• Clean, modern workspace with professional equipment and premium products.
• Support from owner-operators, clear systems, and a maintained team culture.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates; a minimum of three years of experience is stated as required for eligibility, and eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed