Groomer (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC

21h

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer for The Ohana Pet Resort. The Groomer cares for pets by providing grooming services suited to owner preferences or breed standards, while creating a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal. The role includes client communication about grooming needs and coat care, coordination with bathers and the front desk, and maintaining a clean, well-equipped grooming station. The position offers a choice between hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay. Commission is 50%, or 40% when working with a bather; basic baths are paid at 30% commission when applicable. Professional grooming equipment is provided and sharpened twice a year. The posting also describes flexible scheduling, continuing education support, career growth opportunities, and benefits for full-time employees, with benefit options available for part-time employees.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, 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, and exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet pets, accidents, and unpredictable animal behavior.
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 commitment to treating each animal with care.

Responsibilities

Snip, shape, and style pets based on owner preferences or breed standards.
Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and tidy pets’ tails.
Bathe dogs or work with bathers to prepare pets for grooming.
Discuss grooming needs, coat care, and styles 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 your 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 grooming 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.
Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health, life, disability, 401(k) match, and discounted pet insurance for one pet.
PTO for full-time employees; benefit options are available for part-time employees.
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
Access to earned wages anytime through DailyPay.
Commission-based pay options, including 50% commission or 40% when working with a bather, and 30% commission on basic baths when applicable; hourly pay is also available for the first 60 days.