Groomer (Commission Based with Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC•Marble Falls, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Groomer to join their team at Hope Animal Clinic. The role involves transforming pets into showstoppers and interacting with owners. Destination Pet is a community focused on pet care, offering grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training. They aim to elevate the love and lives of pet families through creative innovation and a united team approach.

Requirements

Professional grooming experience is required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and 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.
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

Choice between starting hourly for the first 60 days or commission-based pay.
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 and quality-over-quantity expectations.
Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques.
Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability, 401K Match.
Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet) for full-time employees.
PTO for full-time employees.
Part-time benefit options available.
Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network.