Dog Groomer
$17 - $45 per hourPolished Holdings, LLC
We're Interviewing Now — Hiring When We Open
A new dog grooming shop is opening in Whitestone, Queens under new ownership. We're currently in the NYC permit approval process and interviewing groomers in advance so we can hit the ground running on day one.
What that means for you:
- We won't make formal offers until our NYC grooming permit is approved and the shop is cleared to open.
- If we love you in the interview, we'll keep you warm, stay in touch, and bring you on as soon as we're cleared.
- We'll be transparent about the timeline — no stringing anyone along.
If you're currently employed and just starting to look around, this is a great fit. You don't have to make a move until we're real.
What You'll Do
- Bath, brush, dry, and full-groom dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Breed-standard cuts, sanitary trims, nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth brushing
- Communicate clearly with owners about coat condition, behavior notes, and any concerns
- Keep your station clean, sanitized, and fully stocked
- Handle dogs calmly and safely — including the occasional grumpy senior or anxious puppy
What You DON'T Have to Worry About
- Booking, scheduling, software, or check-in / check-out — we handle all of that
- Marketing or finding clients — we run the ads, you get a steady stream of pets
- Front-of-house or register work
- Ordering supplies or inventory
Your job is simple: do your best work and communicate well. We handle everything else.
Compensation
- 50% commission on every dog you groom. No daily quotas, no nickel-and-diming.
- Posted range is $17.00 – $45.00 per hour (NY pay-transparency disclosure). Actual earnings depend on your speed and how many dogs you take. Experienced groomers with a full schedule consistently land in the upper end of that range.
- Tips are 100% yours.
- Paid via W2 every two weeks.
Real W2, Real Benefits — Not 1099
Most NYC grooming shops pay 1099. We pay W2, which means:
- About 7.65% more in your pocket — we cover the employer-side payroll taxes you'd be paying yourself on a 1099
- Paid sick days (NY state law)
- Workers' comp + disability if you get hurt on the job or off
- Real pay stubs — makes renting, financing a car, or getting a mortgage actually possible
Requirements
- NYC Animal Care Handling Certification (required — must be current or willing to obtain before start date)
- 1+ year of professional grooming experience preferred
- Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments
- Reliable, punctual, and professional with clients
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to ~50 lbs
- Authorized to work in the US
- English required; Spanish a plus
Nice to Have
- Experience with breed-specific cuts (Doodles, Bichons, Poodles, Schnauzers, terrier hand-stripping)
Pay Transparency (NY Labor Law §194-b)
The posted hourly range of $17.00 – $45.00 represents a good-faith estimate of compensation for this commission-based role. Actual earnings vary based on volume and experience.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or NYC law.
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