Groomer (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Shag Bark Pet Retreat and Spa. The role involves grooming pets according to owner preferences or breed standards and providing a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal. Groomers work with pet parents, teammates, bathers, and the front desk, while representing Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Pay options include starting hourly for the first 60 days or beginning immediately on commission. Commission is 50%, or 40% when working with a bather; basic baths are paid at 30% commission, if applicable. Professional equipment is provided and sharpened twice a year. The position offers flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, while part-time benefit options are also available.

Requirements

• Professional grooming experience.
• 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.
• 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 pets.
• Reliability, calmness under pressure, and enthusiasm for continued learning.

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 and coat care 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 your care.
• 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.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health, life, and disability coverage, plus a 401(k) match and discounted pet insurance for one pet.
• PTO for full-time employees.
• Part-time benefit options.
• Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.
• Access to earned wages anytime with DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

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