Dog Groomer - $2500 Sign on Bonus (Commission Based Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

DailyPay access

Full-time benefits

Discounted pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Destination Pet is hiring a Dog Groomer in Irving, TX. The role involves grooming dogs to breed standards, trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for pets.

Flexible scheduling and health benefits accompany a competitive hourly wage with performance-based commission and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Starting pay is $20/hour DOE plus tips, with options to begin on hourly pay for 60 days or switch to commission-based pay.

Qualifications

• Professional grooming experience is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand long hours, and safely handle large or nervous dogs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Groom dogs according to owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and tidy the coat.
• Bath dogs and prep them for grooming with bathers as needed.
• Provide a calm, safe experience for all pets in care.

Skills

Grooming experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Clear communication

Job description

Dog Groomer - $2500 Sign on Bonus (Commission Based Career Opportunity) page is loaded## Dog Groomer - $2500 Sign on Bonus (Commission Based Career Opportunity)locations: 263 - Cosmo's Cornertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR109241**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***Cosmo's Corner Doggie Daycare.*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:**# **$2500 Sign on Bonus (Paid after 90 days of employment)**# Pay starts at *$20.00**/hour DOE + tips**** **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* Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.**** | 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, ahem, \"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 clearly - with 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***IND123#***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.***Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care.With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.