Groomer

Devil Dog Day Care; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips 100% yours

Commission and W2 based compensation

PTO offered after 1 year

Project-based compensation range: 500–

Job summary

Devil Dog Day Care is seeking a professional Groomer to deliver high-quality grooming services while taking ownership of your schedule. You will handle a high volume of clients, ensuring excellent results and a positive client experience.

The role is commission and W2 based, with tips fully retained by you. You will work in a fast-paced environment and set your own schedule to balance client needs and business flow.

Qualifications

• Must be a professional groomer with hands-on grooming experience.
• Proven experience performing professional grooming services independently.
• Ability to manage a high volume of clients while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong understanding of grooming techniques, coat care, and safe handling practices.
• Professional communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services for clients, ensuring safe handling and comfortable experiences.
• Perform full grooming appointments according to client needs and established standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly sanitized grooming areas and tools.
• Assess coat condition and skin needs to determine appropriate grooming approaches.
• Trim, style, and finish grooming services to meet client expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding services, grooming outcomes, and any relevant observations.
• Track appointment flow and manage time effectively while supporting a high client volume.
• Ensure grooming equipment is used correctly and maintained in good working condition.
• Uphold client and animal safety practices throughout every appointment.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain a respectful, professional environment.

Skills

Professional grooming

Time management

Customer communication

Scheduling tools

Safety practices

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Groomer

About the Role

Devil Dog Day Care is seeking a professional Groomer to support a large volume of clients. In this role, you will deliver high-quality grooming services while taking ownership of your schedule.

Success looks like consistently providing excellent grooming results, maintaining a positive client experience, and managing your day-to-day workflow efficiently. This position is commission and W2 based, with tips fully retained by you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services for clients, ensuring safe handling and comfortable experiences.
• Perform full grooming appointments according to client needs and established standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly sanitized grooming areas and tools.
• Assess coat condition and skin needs to determine appropriate grooming approaches.
• Trim, style, and finish grooming services to meet client expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding services, grooming outcomes, and any relevant observations.
• Track appointment flow and manage time effectively while supporting a high client volume.
• Ensure grooming equipment is used correctly and maintained in good working condition.
• Uphold client and animal safety practices throughout every appointment.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain a respectful, professional environment.

Requirements

• Must be a professional groomer (not a bather), with hands-on grooming experience.
• Proven experience performing professional grooming services independently.
• Ability to manage a high volume of clients while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong understanding of grooming techniques, coat care, and safe handling practices.
• Professional communication skills with clients and team members.
• Reliable time management and ability to work with a flexible, self-managed schedule.
• Experience using scheduling and basic administrative tools (specific software/tools not required, but comfort with digital scheduling is important).
• Customer-focused mindset and a commitment to inclusive, respectful service.

Benefits

• Tips 100% yours
• Commission and W2 based compensation structure
• PTO offered after 1 year
• Project-based compensation range: $500 – $1,500
• Ability to make your own schedule