Pet Groomer/Pet Stylist
About The Position
The Pet Groomer/Pet Stylist provides full-service dog grooming in a safe, welcoming salon. The role includes bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling dogs, grooming to breed standards or tailoring styles to pet parents’ requests, and ensuring pets’ safety, comfort, and well-being. Groomers provide neighborly customer service, build relationships with pet parents, and may recommend relevant pet products and services. They maintain an organized salon, support store events and team members when needed, and continue developing their grooming skills. The position guarantees a base hourly pay rate and also offers commission-based earnings. Compensation is listed as $55,000–$90,000 per year; the posting also notes that top performers typically earn $80,000–$100,000 annually. This location is independently owned and operated by a franchise owner, who is responsible for local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other employment terms. The role requires at least one year of professional grooming experience, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to provide personal grooming tools and equipment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet stylist experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with breed-standard cuts, hand scissoring, clipping, and finishing techniques.
- Strong understanding of animal behavior and safe handling practices.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
- Ability to provide personal grooming tools and equipment, such as clippers, blades, and shears.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be at least 18 years old and meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for pets, grooming, and customer service.
- Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Comfort working with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented pet services environment.
- Enjoyment of building relationships with pet parents and repeat clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-service dog grooming, including bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling.
- Groom dogs to breed standards or customize styles to pet parents’ requests.
- Safely handle and groom dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Provide a positive grooming experience while ensuring each pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Build relationships with pet parents and recommend pet products and services.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon.
- Support store events and grow a client base through quality service.
- Assist store team members during grooming downtime as needed.
- Continue developing grooming techniques and skills.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth within the store.
- Ongoing training and skill development.
- Employee discounts on pet products and services.
- Earnings based on services performed or hourly pay options.
- Credit card tipping available.
- Dental insurance.
- Flexible schedule.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Training and development.
- Vision insurance.
- Pet-first, people-first environment.
- Neighborly, community-focused team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
