Part-Time Pet Groomer — Flexible Schedule & Commission

destinationpet; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% commission

Discounts on services

Telehealth for part-timers

401K

Pet Insurance

DailyPay access

Job summary

Destination Pet is seeking a part-time groomer to join Dogaholics in Chicago. If you love dogs and have professional grooming experience, you’ll fit in with our animal-loving crew focused on quality care.

You’ll snip, trim, and style dogs to owner preferences while keeping clients informed and stations clean and safe. We offer flexible scheduling (Tuesdays–Thursdays), 50% commission (40% with a bather), discounts on services, and benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Professional grooming experience is required.
• Must lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods; able to manage large dogs safely.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Snipping, shaping, and styling pets based on owner preferences or breed standards.
• Trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and tidying the tail end.
• Bathing dogs (or coordinating with bathers).
• Chatting with pet parents about grooming needs and coat care.
• Keeping station neat, tools sharp, and vibe fresh.
• Tag front desk when pups are ready for pickup.
• Providing a calm, safe experience for every animal in care.
• Representing Destination Pet's values of compassion, quality, and community.

Skills

Grooming experience

Breed knowledge

Customer service

Safety handling

Job description

Destination Pet is seeking a part-time groomer to join Dogaholics in Chicago. If you love dogs and have professional grooming experience, you’ll fit in with our animal-loving crew focused on quality care.

You’ll snip, trim, and style dogs to owner preferences while keeping clients informed and stations clean and safe. We offer flexible scheduling (Tuesdays–Thursdays), 50% commission (40% with a bather), discounts on services, and benefits for part-time staff.