Groomer (Commissioned Based with Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet • Marble Falls, TX

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer at Hope Animal Clinic. The Groomer provides grooming services in a pet-care environment, creating a safe and positive experience for each animal while supporting the needs of pet parents and the clinic team. Pay options include hourly pay during the first 60 days or commission-based pay, with commission rates varying by service and whether a bather assists. Scheduling is flexible, and the role emphasizes quality over quantity.

The position requires professional grooming experience and the ability to work safely with dogs of different sizes and temperaments. It involves physical activity, including lifting, standing for long periods, and exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, water, noise, temperature changes, and animal accidents. The Groomer reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Professional grooming experience is required.
• Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to manage large or nervous dogs safely.
• 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 and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise.
• Love of animals and a commitment to treating each animal with care.

Nice To Haves

• Excitement about continuing to learn and develop grooming skills.
• Interest in continuing education, seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

• Snip, shape, and style pets according to owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and perform other grooming tasks.
• 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.
• Notify or assist the front desk when pets are ready for pickup.
• Provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal in their care.
• Represent Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Benefits

• 50% commission, or 40% when working with a bather.
• 30% commission on basic baths, if applicable.
• Option to start with hourly pay for the first 60 days or begin with commission-based pay.
• 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.
• 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 and benefit options for part-time employees.
• 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