Groomer (Commission Based Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet, LLC • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Canal Bark. The Groomer provides grooming services that help pets look and feel their best, while delivering a calm, kind, and safe experience for each animal. The role involves styling pets according to owner preferences or breed standards, communicating with pet parents about grooming and coat care, and collaborating with bathers and front-desk staff as needed. Professional grooming experience is required. The position offers flexible scheduling and commission-based pay. Availability on Sundays and Mondays is preferred.

Requirements

• Professional grooming experience is required.
• Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
• Time management, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset.
• Familiarity with pet behavior, stress signals, and safe handling practices.
• Clear communication with clients, teammates, and pets.
• Reliability, calmness under pressure, and willingness to keep learning.
• Love of animals and a caring approach to each pet.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and safely manage large or nervous dogs.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise.
• Availability on Sundays and Mondays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Snip, shape, and style pets based on owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and provide other grooming touch-ups.
• Bathe dogs or work with bathers to prepare pets for grooming.
• Discuss grooming needs and coat care with pet parents.
• Keep the grooming station neat and tools sharp.
• Assist the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
• Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal in the Groomer's care.
• Represent Destination Pet's values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

• Discounts on pet services including boarding, daycare, and training.
• 20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities.
• Professional equipment provided and sharpened twice a year at the company's expense.
• Flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations.
• Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.
• Part-time benefits include Telehealth, 401K, and discounted pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

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