Pet Groomer Pro — Up to $100K + $1,500 Hiring Bonus

Independent Pet Partners; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA – medical and dependent care

Life insurance policy (employer paid)

Short and long-term disability (employ

Disability insurance

Job summary

Independent Pet Partners is seeking an experienced Groomer to provide upscale pet styling services, including bathing, brushing, trimming, and specialty grooming. The role emphasizes exceptional client communication, pet welfare, and ongoing engagement with pet parents.

Earn a potential $60,000–$100,000+ annually DOE/DOQ with a strong focus on quality care, customer service, and team collaboration. Full-time schedule offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a pet‑friendly

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 6 months of professional grooming experience.
• Grooming tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Passion for dog grooming and pet well‑being.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and grooming functions.
• Willingness to be educated about products/services.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends.
• Exceptional active-listening and customer service skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Grooming certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete superior grooms (bathing, brushing, blow drying, de-matting, trimming, gland expression, teeth brushing, nail clipping, etc.).
• Provide hands-on pet check-in/check-out for each pet and parent.
• Use good judgment and alert pet parent of anomalies.
• Engage pet parents and pets; share product knowledge and educate pet parents.
• Offer enhancements to meet pet and parent needs to grow the business.
• Treat pets/parents with kindness and proper handling.
• Interact with pet parents via in-person, email, text, and phone with proactive communication and service.
• Engage pet parents to grow the business.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Rebook with pet parents for ongoing holistic care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pet grooming

Customer service

Time management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Grooming certification preferred

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Independent Pet Partners is seeking an experienced Groomer to provide upscale pet styling services, including bathing, brushing, trimming, and specialty grooming. The role emphasizes exceptional client communication, pet welfare, and ongoing engagement with pet parents.

Earn a potential $60,000–$100,000+ annually DOE/DOQ with a strong focus on quality care, customer service, and team collaboration. Full-time schedule offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a pet‑friendly