Groomer (Commission Based Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a part-time Groomer at Dogaholics. The Groomer provides grooming and bathing services, cares for pets safely and compassionately, and communicates with pet parents about grooming needs and coat care. The position works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations. Professional grooming experience is required.

The role involves working in a physically active environment with exposure to heat, cold, water, noise, fur, cleaning chemicals, and pet accidents. The Groomer must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and safely manage large or nervous dogs. The position reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Professional grooming experience.
• 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 with exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, and pet accidents.
• 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 pet with care.

Responsibilities

• Snip, shape, and style pets according to 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 trends with pet parents.
• Keep the grooming station neat and tools sharp.
• Coordinate with the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
• Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal in their 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.
• Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.
• Part-time benefits include telehealth, a 401(k), and pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

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