Dog Groomer job

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20d • Onsite

About The Position

Zoomies Chicago is seeking a growth-minded Groomer to help build its grooming program. The role begins with a one-day-per-week residency and may scale to a full-time schedule as membership and client demand grow. The Groomer will provide grooming services for dogs of all breeds and coat types, manage their schedule and appointments with booking and communication support from the Customer Success team, and help build repeat business among Zoomies members. Compensation is hourly plus commission, with earning potential tied to the client book. The position also offers a potential path to managing grooming staff. Zoomies is a startup whose hiring timeline is tied to its 2026 launch milestones; interviews are beginning now, with the goal of bringing the hire on in a few months.

Requirements

• Professional grooming training or certification, such as graduation from grooming school or an apprenticeship program.
• Competence across multiple breeds and coat types.
• Ability to work efficiently and safely with dogs of varying temperaments.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing a personal schedule and client relationships.
• Warm, professional communication style with pet owners.
• Genuine passion for dogs and animal welfare.
• A dog-friendly personality; the role involves working around dogs every day.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of grooming experience is preferred; recent graduates with strong technical skills are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-service grooming for all breeds and coat types, including baths, blow-outs, haircuts, breed-specific styling, deshedding, nail trims, ear cleaning, and gland expressions.
• Conduct a brief pre-groom assessment for each dog and communicate coat, skin, or health concerns to the owner and management team.
• Manage grooming schedules and appointments, with support from the Customer Success team for booking and communication.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized grooming salon and complete a full salon clean-down at the end of each shift.
• Handle dogs of all temperaments patiently and confidently, following safe handling protocols.
• Build rapport with Zoomies members and their dogs to encourage repeat appointments and referrals.
• Clearly communicate grooming recommendations and aftercare instructions to pet owners.
• Communicate behavioral or health concerns observed during grooming to Canine Care Specialists and management.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Hourly/base compensation plus commission, with earning potential growing alongside the client book.
• Potential to progress to a full-time grooming schedule as membership grows.
• Opportunity to manage grooming staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed