Groomer (Commission Based Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Canal Bark. The Groomer provides grooming services that help pets look and feel their best, while delivering a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal. The role involves grooming a range of breeds and coat types, communicating with pet owners about their pets’ grooming needs and coat care, and working with teammates to prepare pets and coordinate pickups. The position offers commission-based pay and flexible scheduling. Sunday and Monday availability is preferred.

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 and teammates.
• Reliability, composure under pressure, and willingness to keep learning.
• Love of animals and commitment to treating each one with care.

Nice To Haves

• Availability on Sundays and Mondays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Snip, shape, and style pets according to owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and tidy pets’ tails.
• 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.
• Coordinate with the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
• Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for each animal.
• Represent Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

• 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.
• Part-time benefits include telehealth, a 401(k), and discounted pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed