Groomer - Flexible Hours, Show-Stopper Pet Styling

Destination Pet; Colchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% commission (or 40% with a bather)

30% commission on baths

Discounts on services

20% off veterinary care

Professional equipment provided

DailyPay access

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer for Gagnon’s Pet Resort. You will groom dogs to owner preferences and breed standards, trim nails, and assist with baths, while discussing coat care with clients.

You’ll keep your station tidy, maintain sharp tools, and provide a calm, safe experience for every pet in your care. We offer a 50% commission (40% with a bather), 30% on baths, discounts on services, veterinary care discounts, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Professional grooming experience is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet dogs, and unpredictable zoomies is guaranteed.
• Work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise.

Responsibilities

• Grooming based on owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and tidy the tail area.
• Bathing dogs or coordinating with bathers for prep.
• Engage with pet parents about grooming needs and coat care.
• Keep station neat, tools sharp, and maintain a positive vibe.
• Provide a calm, safe experience for every animal in your care.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer communication

Job description

Destination Pet is hiring a Groomer for Gagnon’s Pet Resort. You will groom dogs to owner preferences and breed standards, trim nails, and assist with baths, while discussing coat care with clients.

You’ll keep your station tidy, maintain sharp tools, and provide a calm, safe experience for every pet in your care. We offer a 50% commission (40% with a bather), 30% on baths, discounts on services, veterinary care discounts, and ongoing education.