Groomer 1K Sign On Bonus (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Pet Palace Fishers. The role involves grooming pets to meet owner preferences or breed standards, performing tasks such as trimming nails, cleaning ears, and brushing teeth. The groomer will also be responsible for bathing dogs, communicating with pet parents about grooming needs, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring a safe and positive experience for all animals. The company emphasizes a team-oriented environment focused on providing high-quality pet care, including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training.
Requirements
- Professional grooming experience is required.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and 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
- Sign on bonus
- Choice between hourly or commission-based pay for the first 60 days
- 50% commission (or 40% if working with a bather)
- 30% commission on basic baths
- Discounts on pet services like boarding, daycare, and training
- 20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities
- Professional equipment provided and maintained
- Flexible scheduling
- Quality-over-quantity expectations
- Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques
- Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability
- 401K Match
- Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet)
- PTO for full-time employees
- Part-time benefit options available
- Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network
- Access earned wages anytime with DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
