Groomer (Commission based Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet • Winston Salem, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a passionate Groomer to join the team at Ruff Housing Country Club. This role is for individuals who are skilled in grooming and enjoy transforming pets into showstoppers. The company emphasizes a team-oriented environment that revolutionizes the pet industry through creative innovation and a united approach to pet care. Destination Pet offers a range of services including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training, all delivered with a focus on elevating the love and lives of pet families.

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 for animals and treating 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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