Groomer (Commission Based Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet, LLC • Winston-Salem, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a passionate Groomer to join the Ruff Housing Country Club team. This role involves providing top-tier grooming services for pets, contributing to a community focused on pet well-being. The company revolutionizes the pet industry with a united team that elevates the love and lives of pet families through creative innovation and trustworthy partnerships. Since 2016, Destination Pet has offered a comprehensive range of services 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 for animals and treating each one like they’re your own.
• Must have availability Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for scheduling.

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

• 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
• Part-time benefits include telehealth, 401K, and discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet)
• Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network
• Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

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