Groomer (Commission based) Sign In Bonus- $1500

Destination Pet•New Bern, NC

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Jills Pet Resort. The Groomer provides pet grooming and related care while creating a calm, kind, and safe experience for each animal. The role involves styling pets according to owner preferences or breed standards, performing basic hygiene services, communicating with pet parents, and coordinating with teammates and the front desk. Compensation may start hourly for the first 60 days or begin on a commission basis, at the candidate’s choice.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
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.
Familiarity with pet behavior, stress signals, and safe handling practices.
Time management, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset.
Clear communication with clients, teammates, and pets.
Reliability, composure under pressure, and willingness to keep learning.
Love of animals and commitment to treating each pet 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 trends with pet parents.
Keep the grooming station neat and maintain sharp tools.
Coordinate with the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal in care.
Represent Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-in bonus.
Choice of hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay.
50% commission, or 40% when working with a bather; 30% commission on basic baths, if applicable.
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.
Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health, life, and disability coverage, 401(k) match, and discounted pet insurance for one pet.
PTO for full-time employees; part-time benefit options are available.
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
Access to earned wages through DailyPay.