Pet Groomer

Pet Wants; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

401K with matching

Employee discounts

Relocation-friendly

Continuing education

Job summary

Pet Wants in Rockport, TX is seeking an experienced, professional Pet Groomer to join our team. You will manage a full book independently, build strong client relationships, and contribute to a supportive, education-driven environment.

We offer a stable, W-2 role with benefits, and an established client base. Enjoy a slower pace in a coastal town with opportunities for career growth and continuing education in pet wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of professional grooming experience.
• Ability to complete full grooms independently, including large/double-coated breeds.
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry.
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being.

Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards.
• 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

Client communication

Pet handling

Team player

Tools

Grooming tools

Bathing equipment

Job description

Join a Team Passionate About Pets and the People Who Love Them

Pet Wants is more than a pet store. We are aRockport-owned and operated businessproviding the simplest, most convenient path to pet wellness.With our nutritious food, products,and serviceswe are your friendly neighborhood pet health and wellness store.

Job Intro

Pet Wants in Rockport, TX is seeking an experienced, professional Pet Groomer ready for their next chapter. We are looking for a seasoned groomer who values quality over quantity, has the confidence to run a full book independently, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a supportive, education-driven environment.

Trade the traffic and the grind for a slower pace with real career growth. Rockport is a laid-back fishing and sailing town on the Texas coast, known for its beaches, bird-watching, and small-town charm along Aransas Bay. If you're an experienced groomer looking to relocate somewhere you can actually enjoy your days off and still build a serious career, this is that opportunity.

You won't need to spend months building a client base from scratch. You'll step into our established, loyal book of clients and have immediate work from day one. And unlike many grooming positions, this is a W-2 employee role, not an independent contractor arrangement, so you get the stability of taxes withheld, benefits, and a predictable paycheck.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments andidentifypotential health concerns
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness
• Maintainaccurategrooming notes and client records
• Recommend grooming schedules andappropriate wellnessproducts
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment
• Communicate professionally with clientsregardinggrooming expectations and pet needs
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of professional grooming experience, with a proven track record building client relationships
• Ability to complete full grooms independently, including large, double-coated, and difficult breeds
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing up to 50 pounds (withassistanceavailable when needed)
• Comfortable working around water, pet hair, grooming tools, and cleaning products
• Ability to safely restrain and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments

Culture

Why Join Pet Wants?

• Live and work in a south Texas beach town, minutes from the water, with a laid-back coastal lifestyle
• 4-day work week
• Bathers/grooming assistance provided and compensated by the company. No tip sharing and you just groom!
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Pet parentswho prioritize quality care for their pets
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Personalized, one-on-one approach to pet care
• National brand support and resources

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience andqualifications
• W-2 employee status, not an independent contractor
• Step into an established, robust client base for immediate, steady work — no need to build a book from scratch
• Company sponsored 401K with matching funds
• Flexible schedulingwith 4-day work week
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Career development within a growing national brand
• Relocation-friendly opportunity for groomers ready for a change of scenery and pace

Pet Wants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

PET WANTS® is a registered trademark of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC and each Pet Wants location is an independently owned and licensed user of that trademark. Proprietary and confidential property of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC are used under license.