Commission-Based Pet Groomer - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Pet Groomer to join our veterinary support team. Work in a dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming facility with autonomy to manage services and build client relationships alongside a supportive veterinary team.

The ideal candidate has grooming experience across breeds, strong customer service skills, and the option for full- or part-time hours with a commission-based compensation model.

Qualifications

• Professional pet grooming experience working with a variety of dog breeds and coat types
• Knowledge of breed-specific grooming standards
• Ability to safely handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments, including large breed dogs
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Grooming certification is a plus
• Portfolio and references required

Responsibilities

• Perform full grooming services including bathing, drying, haircuts/styling, brush-outs, nail trims, de-matting, ear cleaning, and gland expression
• Evaluate each pet’s coat and skin conditionand communicate grooming recommendations to pet owners
• Engage with clients to understand grooming preferences and expectations
• Safely handle pets ofvarious sizesand temperaments during grooming procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized grooming area throughout the day and at the end of each shift

Skills

Pet grooming experience

Breed knowledge

Pet handling safety

Customer service

Grooming certification

Portfolio & references

Job description

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Pet Groomer to join our veterinary support team. Work in a dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming facility with autonomy to manage services and build client relationships alongside a supportive veterinary team.

The ideal candidate has grooming experience across breeds, strong customer service skills, and the option for full- or part-time hours with a commission-based compensation model.