Pet Hotel - Professional Groomer - Santa Monica

Overview Wag Hotels is seeking enthusiastic, student‑level groomers to join a professional, education‑based salon that offers a full range of bathing, grooming, and spa services for dogs and cats. The role supports the shop’s mission to provide top‑quality care, safety, and comfort to all pets and pet parents. Responsibilities Perform bathing services, including baths, brush‑outs, de‑matting, drying, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and anal gland expression. Cut and style hair for a diverse range of breeds and coat types. Keep the bathing and grooming salon clean and organized. Maintain positive communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat business. Explore new grooming concepts and trends to improve service quality. Work collaboratively with the team in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. Qualifications Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience (required). Must be at least 18 years of age. Strong communication, customer‑service, and teamwork skills. Mandatory availability on weekends and holidays. Ability to handle all breeds and sizes of dogs. Capable of working in a standing position for long periods and frequently lifting up to 50 lbs. Must be available to work mornings and afternoons. Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) plan after 90 days of service. Paid vacation and sick time. Free daycare for your pet after the first 30 days. Two weeks of free boarding for your dog or cat during non‑peak periods. 30% discount on retail and 20% discount on all services. Company‑provided grooming tool kit and $50/month reimbursement for tool maintenance. Production bonuses: 60% of grooming gross revenue (minus hourly pay) and 30% for paid bathing services. Compensation Full‑time position with annual pay ranging from $50,000 to $70,000, plus annual bonuses and tips. Equal Employment Opportunity Wag Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wag Hotels, Inc.