Pet Groomer: Create Show-Ready Coats & Calm Pups

Destination Pet; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Match

PTO

Career Growth

Pet Insurance discount

Equipment Provided

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Destination Pet in Santa Fe seeks an experienced Groomer to join our close-knit team. You’ll shape coats, trim nails, and chat with pet parents while upholding safety and compassion for every animal.

Expect a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, a sign-on bonus, and benefits. You’ll work with top-grade equipment and receive ongoing education to keep skills sharp and your passion alive, with DailyPay and clear paths for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven grooming experience with a wide range of breeds and coat types.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with clients, teammates, and pets.
• Reliable and calm under pressure; eager to learn.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grooming experience

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Pet handling

Tools

Equipment provided

Job description

Destination Pet in Santa Fe seeks an experienced Groomer to join our close-knit team. You’ll shape coats, trim nails, and chat with pet parents while upholding safety and compassion for every animal.

Expect a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, a sign-on bonus, and benefits. You’ll work with top-grade equipment and receive ongoing education to keep skills sharp and your passion alive, with DailyPay and clear paths for career growth.