Dog Groomer

Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Job description:

Experienced Dog Groomer | $35-$60/hr + Tips

Are you an experienced groomer looking for a salon where you can focus on grooming, stay consistently booked, and be supported by a team that values your craft?

At Bowie Barker, we provide the dogs, the support, and the systems so you can focus on creating exceptional grooms.

We’ve built a modern grooming environment designed to support both groomers and dogs. If you’re looking for a professional, positive workplace where quality and care matter and your skills are appreciated, we’d love to meet you.

Why Groomers Choose Bowie Barker

Same-day credit card tips

Front desk support handles scheduling, check-in, check-out, and guest communication

Clean, modern salon designed for comfort, safety, and efficiency

Consistent appointment volume supported by our membership program

Flexible scheduling options

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees

Free grooming services for your own dog plus employee discounts

Supportive leadership team that respects and values groomers

Compensation

Range $35-$60 per hour including commission and tips

Responsibilities

Complete 4-8 quality grooms per day while maintaining safety and attention to detail

Perform full-service grooms from bath to finish, including drying, brushing, haircutting, trimming, nail care, and finishing work

Execute breed-standard trims and custom styles

Educate pet parents on coat maintenance and grooming recommendations

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming station

Support a positive, team-focused environment

Qualifications

2+ years of professional grooming experience preferred

Strong scissoring, finishing, and breed-standard grooming skills

Ability to groom a variety of breeds, coat types, and temperaments

Comfortable handling dogs of varying sizes

Reliable, professional, and team-oriented

Passionate about delivering exceptional care and beautiful results

Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Flexible scheduling

Weekend availability required (Must be available Sundays)

Benefits

Same-day credit card tips

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Quarterly tool reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Free grooming services for your dog

To stand out, include photos of your work with your application. You may also email your portfolio directly to View email address on click.appcast.io with a brief introduction.

If you’re looking for a place where your schedule stays full, your skills are respected, and you can focus on providing exceptional care to dogs every day, we’d love to meet you.

Bowie Barker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity across our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tools provided

Vision insurance

Experience:

In-Salon Dog Grooming: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Dog CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person