Groomer $1000.00 Sign-On Bonus!! (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC•Arvada, CO

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Two Ponds Pet Lodge. The role involves grooming pets according to owner preferences or breed standards while providing a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal. Compensation offers a choice of hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for the commission option. Groomers receive professional equipment, flexible scheduling, and support for continuing education. The position includes opportunities for career growth within the Destination Pet network.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and safely manage large or nervous dogs.
Ability to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise, and exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet animals, accidents, and unpredictable animal behavior.
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 animals.
Reliability, composure under pressure, and willingness to keep learning.
Love of animals and ability to treat each one with care.

Nice To Haves

Open availability.
Previous experience.

Responsibilities

Snip, shape, and style pets according to owner preferences or breed standards.
Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and tidy pets.
Bathe dogs or work with bathers to prepare pets for grooming.
Discuss grooming needs, coat care, and trends with pet parents.
Keep the grooming station neat and tools sharp.
Assist the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal in care.
Represent Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

Choice of hourly pay for the first 60 days or commission-based pay with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
50% commission, or 40% when working with a bather.
30% commission on basic baths, if applicable.
Discounts on pet services including boarding, daycare, and training.
20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities.
Professional equipment provided and sharpened twice a year at the company's expense.
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, 401(k) match, and discounted pet insurance for one pet.
PTO for full-time employees and benefit options for part-time employees.
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
Access to earned wages through DailyPay.