Groomer - $1000 Sign on Bonus (Commission Based Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet•Greensboro, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a passionate Groomer to join their team at Country Kennel. This role involves transforming pets into showstoppers, managing client expectations, and working collaboratively with a team that values care, laughter, and animal well-being. Destination Pet is a growing company that has been providing top-tier pet care services since 2016, including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training.

Requirements

2+ Years of Professional grooming experience.
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.
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.
Familiarity with pet behavior, stress signals, and safe handling practices.
Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.
Love animals and treat each one like they’re your own.

Nice To Haves

Time management, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset.
Communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the pets.

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

$1000 Sign on Bonus (Paid after 90 days of employment)
50% commission (or 40% if you're 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
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network
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