Dog Groomer

DestinationPet; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Mental Health

Life Insurance

Disability

401K Match

Pet insurance discount

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a professional groomer to join our team in Bluffton, SC. You will groom dogs to owner specifications and breed standards, maintain a clean, safe station, and engage with pet parents to discuss coat care and grooming trends.

We value compassion, quality, and community, with opportunities for career growth and ongoing education. Enjoy flexible scheduling, commission options, and a supportive team culture at Destination Pet.

Qualifications

• Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types.
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Customer-first mindset and clear client communication.

Responsibilities

• 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 coordinating with bathers to prep pets for grooming.
• Chatting with pet parents about grooming needs, coat care, and trends.
• Keeping station neat, tools sharp, and vibe fresh.
• Tagging in the front desk when pups are 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.

Skills

Grooming expertise

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

About the Position

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack— a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We’re currently sniffing out our next Groomer at Brooke's Bed and Biscuit. 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 center—we’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.

Perks & Pay

• Start hourly for your first 60 days OR jump right 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 provided—and 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

Reporting To

General Manager

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Can communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the pets.
• Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.
• Loves animals and treats each one like they’re your own.

Responsibilities

• 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 trends.
• Keeping your station neat, tools sharp, and 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.

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 back—it's time to join our pack!

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. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that is bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?