Groomer (Commission based career opportunity)

Destination Pet, LLC•Garden City, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Escape the Crate- Garden City. The role involves transforming pets into showstoppers and interacting with owners. Destination Pet is a company that revolutionizes the pet industry, offering a range of services including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training. They emphasize a community built on care, quality, and a belief that every pet deserves to look and feel their best.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and manage large or nervous dogs safely.
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.
You communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the pets.
Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.
You 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

Start hourly for your first 60 days OR jump right 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 + part-time benefit options available
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network