Dog Groomer – Wellness‑Focused Grooming & Client Care

Pet-Wants; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Pet Wants Wheaton is seeking a passionate and professional Dog Groomer to join our wellness-focused team. We value quality over quantity, building client relationships, and a supportive, education-driven environment.

We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of professional grooming experience who can perform full grooms independently and communicate effectively with clients, ensuring the health and well-being of every pet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred.
• Ability to complete full grooms independently.
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards.
• Safely bathe, dry, brush, and style dogs of various breeds, sizes, and coat types.
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments and identify potential health concerns.
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness.
• Maintain accurate grooming notes and client records.
• Recommend grooming schedules and appropriate wellness products.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding grooming expectations and pet needs.
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols.

Skills

Grooming experience

Grooming techniques

Customer service

Team player

Animal welfare

Job description

Pet Wants Wheaton is seeking a passionate and professional Dog Groomer to join our wellness-focused team. We value quality over quantity, building client relationships, and a supportive, education-driven environment.

We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of professional grooming experience who can perform full grooms independently and communicate effectively with clients, ensuring the health and well-being of every pet.