Groomer - Sign on Bonus $1000 (Commission Based Career Opportunity)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer for Pups at Play - Montclair. The company is a pet-obsessed professional team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families through creative innovation. They are revolutionizing the pet industry. The ideal candidate dreams in coat types and clipper guards, can groom various dogs, and communicates kindly with owners. Destination Pet is a community built on belly rubs, breed standards, and a belief that every pet deserves to look and feel their best. Since 2016, they have been providing top-tier care including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, training, and more.
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.
- Communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the 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 - $1000 (paid after 90 day of employment)
- 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
- Access your 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
