Groomer - $1000 Sign on Bonus (Commission based Career Opportunity)

Groomer Opportunity at Kennel Care

Do you dream in coat types and clipper guards? Can you turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper and chat kindly with the owner of a matted doodle who says, "Just a trim"? Come take your place alongside a team who care hard, laugh often, and leave no tail untamed. At Destination Pet, we're not just another Pet/Vet care centerwe're a community built on belly rubs, breed standards, and a belief that every pet deserves to look (and feel) their best. Since 2016, we've been elevating the love and lives of pet families across the country with top-tier care that includes grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, training, and more.

$1000 Sign on bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)

Pay starts at $20.00-$25.00/hour DOE + tips

Start hourly for your first 30 days then jump into commission-based pay

50% commission (or 40% if you're 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 providedand sharpened twice a year on our dime

Flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations

Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability, 401K Match, and Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet)

PTO for full-time employees

Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network

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Reporting To: General Manager

What You Should Know:

Professional grooming experience is required.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and manage large or nervous dogs safely.

Exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet pups, "accidents" and unpredictable zoomies is guaranteed.

Must be able to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise.

What You Bring to the Table:

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.

You communicate clearlywith clients, teammates, and even the pets.

Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.

You love animals and treat each one like they're your own.

What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Dogs Look Fur-bulous):

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.

Other duties as assigned

Ready to make the world fluffier, one pup at a time? If you're all about clean cuts, calm pups, and a crew that has your backit's time to join our pack!

1) Looking for someone who is available to work in the morning shift, 7am to 9am is needed for building the relationship with their clients.

2) More than 4 years of professional grooming experience.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.