Dog Groomer: Tiered Pay, Training & Growth

LH Mercantile, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered commissions

Hourly + tips

Health insurance

PTO

401(k)

Weekly pay

Employee discount

Career growth

Free training

Job summary

LH Mercantile, LLC is seeking a full-time dog groomer in Bolingbrook, IL. You will perform grooming to breed standards, including brushing, bathing, nail trims, and maintaining a clean, safe salon.

We offer a tiered commission plan (starting at 50%), an hourly base plus tips, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits such as health, vision, dental, 401(k) and PTO, plus employee discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a grooming school or 2+ years of professional grooming experience.
• Proficiency in breed-standard cuts and grooming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming and styling per pet parent requests and breed standards with consistency and professionalism.
• Complete all aspects of grooming (brushing, bathing, nail trims, etc.) to ensure pets look and feel their best.
• Monitor pets in your care, follow handling best practices, and respond appropriately to signs of stress or health concerns.
• Build trust with neighbors by providing excellent service, clear communication, and thoughtful product/service recommendations.
• Keep grooming areas sanitary, organized, and inviting in alignment with safety and animal care standards.

Skills

Grooming experience

Breed standards knowledge

Client communication

Physical stamina

Education

Grooming school graduate

2+ years grooming experience

Tools

Professional grooming tools

Job description

LH Mercantile, LLC is seeking a full-time dog groomer in Bolingbrook, IL. You will perform grooming to breed standards, including brushing, bathing, nail trims, and maintaining a clean, safe salon.

We offer a tiered commission plan (starting at 50%), an hourly base plus tips, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits such as health, vision, dental, 401(k) and PTO, plus employee discounts and training opportunities.