Groomer - $1000 Sign on Bonus (Commission based Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet•Elgin, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Kennel Care. This role involves transforming pets into showstoppers and providing excellent customer service to pet owners. The company emphasizes a united team environment focused on elevating the love and lives of pet families through creative innovation in the pet industry. Since 2016, Destination Pet has offered a range of services including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training.

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 skills with clients, teammates, and pets.
Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.
Love for animals and treating each one like they’re your own.
More than 4 years of professional grooming experience.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work in the morning shift, 7am to 9am is needed for building the relationship with their clients.

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.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$1000 Sign on bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)
Pay starts at $20.00-$25.00 /hour DOE + tips
Start hourly for your first 30 days then jump into commission-based pay
50% commission (or 40% if you're 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 on our dime
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
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network
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