Groomer

IPP - Independent Pet Partners; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance Discount

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Goods and Services

Team Member Feeder Program

Job summary

IPP - Independent Pet Partners is seeking a part-time Groomer to provide upscale pet styling and attentive care for dogs. You will perform grooming services such as bathing, brushing, trimming, gland expression, and nail care, tailoring each visit to the pet’s needs.

You should be 18+, have 6 months grooming experience, strong customer service, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. The role offers discounts, PTO, retirement benefits, and a supportive team focused on humane,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 6 months of professional experience in pet grooming.
• Grooming tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Passion for dog grooming and the well‑being of pets.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, general cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and all other pet grooming functions.
• Willingness to be educated about the products and services offered.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require evening and weekend shifts.
• Exceptional active‑listening and customer service skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Grooming certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete superior grooms (e.g., bathing, brushing, blow drying, de‑matting, cutting or trimming hair/ fur, gland expression, teeth brushing, nail clipping and grinding, and other specialty services).
• Provide a thorough hands‑on pet check‑in and check‑out process for each pet and pet parent.
• Use good judgment and alert pet parent of any anomalies that a dog may have.
• Actively engage pet parents and pets, share product knowledge, and educate pet parents.
• Authentically offer enhancements to meet our pet’s and pet parent’s specific needs to support the growth of the business.
• Always treat all pets and pet parents with kindness, respect, and proper handling.
• Positively interact with pet parents in‑person, via email, text, and phone providing them with proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Actively engage pet parents to continue to grow the business.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Rebook with pet parents to ensure timely, holistic care to promote pet wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Time management

Active listening

Flexible schedule

Job description

Position Purpose Section

Do you think of your pet as a member of the family? If so, then we have a lot in common! Like you, we are extremely devoted to our pets and only want the best for them. We are a community of true pet lovers with shared interests and values. We are professionally committed to being your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training, grooming and the latest in general pet care. As a Groomer, you help make a difference in the lives of pets by providing customers with an upscale pet styling experience to improve the look and feel of a pet’s physical appearance. Depending on the incumbent’s professional grooming experience, level of role and scheduling, the following grooming services may be performed: bathing, brushing, blow drying, de‑matting, cutting or trimming hair/fur, gland expression, brushing teeth, nail clipping and grinding, and other specialty services.

Job Type

Part‑time

Description

Do you think of your pet as a member of the family? If so, then we have a lot in common! Like you, we are extremely devoted to our pets and only want the best for them. We are a community of true pet lovers with shared interests and values. We are professionally committed to being your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training, grooming and the latest in general pet care. As a Groomer, you help make a difference in the lives of pets by providing customers with an upscale pet styling experience to improve the look and feel of a pet’s physical appearance. Depending on the incumbent’s professional grooming experience, level of role and scheduling, the following grooming services may be performed: bathing, brushing, blow drying, de‑matting, cutting or trimming hair/fur, gland expression, brushing teeth, nail clipping and grinding, and other specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Complete superior grooms (e.g., bathing, brushing, blow drying, de‑matting, cutting or trimming hair/ fur, gland expression, teeth brushing, nail clipping and grinding, and other specialty services).
• Provide a thorough hands‑on pet check‑in and check‑out process for each pet and pet parent.
• Use good judgment and alert pet parent of any anomalies that a dog may have.
• Actively engage pet parents and pets, share product knowledge, and educate pet parents.
• Authentically offer enhancements to meet our pet’s and pet parent’s specific needs to support the growth of the business.
• Always treat all pets and pet parents with kindness, respect, and proper handling.
• Positively interact with pet parents in‑person, via email, text, and phone providing them with proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Actively engage pet parents to continue to grow the business.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Rebook with pet parents to ensure timely, holistic care to promote pet wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 6 months of professional experience in pet grooming.
• Grooming tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Passion for dog grooming and the well‑being of pets.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, general cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and all other pet grooming functions.
• Willingness to be educated about the products and services offered.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require evening and weekend shifts.
• Exceptional active‑listening and customer service skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Grooming certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors (to assist with customer carry out).
• Must be able to stand 8 hours per day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs.
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander.

Program And Benefits Section

• Greatly discounted, employer‑subsided pet insurance
• PTO (paid time off) – 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• 401(k) Program – employer match at a rate of 0.25% for each 1% contribution, up to 6%. Must be 21 or older.
• Employee Assistance Program/ 24X7 – completely confidential
• Generous discounts on goods and services
• Team Member Feeder Program - eligible for one unit (bag or case of cans) of the participating vendors product/s each month
• Focus on quality vs. quantity AND humanity vs. vanity

50% Commission vs. Supplemental Pay Rate

Estimated $60,000 - $100,000+ Annually DOE/DOQ

Annual wage will vary based on hours worked, commission, and location.

IPP is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or team member based on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, age (40 or over), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary Description

50% Commission vs. Supplemental Pay Rate