Dog Groomer (base pay+tips+commission) - South Loop

Kids for the Future; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Generous 401k Match

Opportunity to work at multiple loca­t

Job summary

PUPS Pet Club in Chicago is seeking a Dog Groomer to deliver expert grooming services and outstanding customer care. You will follow owners' style requests, stay professional, and maintain a calm, clean grooming space while communicating clearly with clients.

The role requires comfort handling varying dog sizes and temperaments, with a focus on safety and consistent quality. Competitive benefits include PTO, holidays, insurance, and 401k match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or certificate from grooming training program or academy preferred.
• Strong proficiency in various dog grooming techniques and styling; prior grooming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Bathing and cleaning pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning.
• Grooming dogs with trimming and styling per owner preferences.
• Maintaining pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears.
• Keeping a clean workstation and sanitizing the area and equipment.
• Communicating with owners, offering grooming recommendations and at-home care tips.
• Adhering to pet and human safety protocols at all times.
• Representing PUPS Pet Club professionally and positively.

Skills

Dog grooming

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Grooming training program certificate

Job description

• Location 1332 South Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL, 60605,United States
• Base Pay $17.05 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Job Title: Dog Groomer

More Than Just a Job

—It’s a Lifestyle. Do you believe every dog deserves a vacation? We do too! At PUPS, we provide a premium, comprehensive experience that covers everything from "messy Monday" grooming to puppy sleepovers. We’re looking for high-energy, pet-loving professionals who want to work in an environment that celebrates happy pups and grateful parents. When you join PUPS, you’re joining a team that values expert care and constant, clear communication. Come help us create a world where every tail is wagging!

Job Summary

Groomers deliver outstanding customer service to pet owners by executing style requests, communicating clearly and honestly, and bringing a positive attitude . The role of a Groomer is to provide exemplary cosmetic care for pets, being gentle and patient with anxious and difficult animals . Protect the best interests of our customers and their pets, notifying owners of any concerns, including skin abnormalities, ear infections, ticks, and fleas .

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Bathing and clea n ing pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning .
• Grooming pups through various techniques such as s hav ing , trimming , and styl ing pet hair according to the owner’s preferences .
• Maintain ing overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears .
• Maintain ing a clean workstation ; routinely cleaning, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing work area and equipment as needed and at the end of each shift.
• Communicating with owners; informing them of grooming experience, providing recommendations for future grooming sessions, and advising owners on at-home care tips and best practices for their pets .
• Adhering to all pet and human safety protocols at all times.
• Professionally and positively representing PUPS by conducting yourself in a manner that is in the best interest of PUPS Pet Club, PUPS Members, and Club Team Members.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Ability to comfortably handle and groom dogs of varying sizes, weights, breeds, and temperaments.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or certificate from grooming training program or academy preferred.
• Strong proficiency in various dog grooming techniques and styling ; prior grooming experience required .

Physical Requirements

• Stand and/or walk for up to 6 hours without a break.
• Kneel, bend, squat, and twist their body .
• Repetitive ly complete hand and arm movement s ; reach, grab, pull, and push objects.
• Perform duties in an environment with loud sounds from animals and smells from pet waste and cleaning chemicals.
• Lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance .

• Pay range is $17.05/hr, commission and tips
• PTO & Sick Time (team members can accrue up to 40 hours of Sick Time per year)
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Generous 401k Match
• Opportunity to work at multiple locations!