Groomer (Commission based Career Opportunity)

Destination PetNorth Stonington, CT
Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Destination Pet, a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. We are revolutionizing the pet industry and are looking for a Groomer to join our team at Creature Comforts. If you dream in coat types and clipper guards, can turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper, and enjoy working with pet owners, this is the place for you. At Destination Pet, we are a community built on belly rubs, breed standards, and a belief that every pet deserves to look and feel their best. Since 2016, we have been elevating the love and lives of pet families across the country with 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.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods.
  • Must be able to 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 skills 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

  • 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
  • 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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