Groomer (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet•Marble Falls, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Hope Animal Clinic. The role involves providing grooming services for pets, transforming them into showstoppers. The company emphasizes a team environment focused on caring for pets and their families, revolutionizing the pet industry with services including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training. They value compassion, quality, and community.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods.
Must be able to manage large or nervous dogs safely.
Exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet pups, "accidents" and unpredictable zoomies is guaranteed.
Must be able to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise.
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.
Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.
Love animals and treat each one like they’re your own.

Responsibilities

Snipping, shaping, and styling pets based on owner preferences or breed standards.
Trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and tidying up the tail end.
Bathing dogs (or working with bathers to prep pets for grooming).
Chatting with pet parents about grooming needs, coat care, and what’s trending in tails.
Keeping your station neat, your tools sharp, and your vibe fresh.
Tagging in the front desk when pups are fluffed, puffed, and ready for pickup.
Providing a calm, kind, safe experience for every animal in your care.
Representing Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

Choice between hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay.
50% commission (or 40% if working with a bather).
30% commission on basic baths (if applicable).
Discounts on pet services like boarding, daycare, training, and more.
20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities.
Professional equipment provided and sharpened twice a year.
Flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations.
Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability, 401K Match, and Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet).
PTO for full-time employees.
Part-time benefit options available.
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
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