Groomer $1500.00 Sign On Bonus (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC•Santa Fe, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Paws Plaza. The role involves grooming dogs of various breeds and coat types, ensuring they look and feel their best. The company emphasizes a team-oriented, pet-obsessed culture that aims to revolutionize the pet industry. They offer a 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.
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.
Experience and reference material required

Nice To Haves

Can turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper and chat kindly with the owner of a matted doodle who says, “Just a trim”.

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 ($1500.00)
Choice between hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay.
50% commission (or 40% if 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
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