Pet Groomer: Upscale Grooming + $1,500 Hiring Bonus

IPP - Independent Pet Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance discount

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on goods

Job summary

IPP - Independent Pet Partners is seeking a skilled pet groomer to provide upscale grooming services, from baths to trims, ensuring pet wellness and client satisfaction. The role involves client communication and educating pet parents on grooming options.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of grooming experience, be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends, and possess a genuine passion for pet care and breed-standard grooming.

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 the well‑being of pets.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and other grooming functions.
• Willingness to be educated about products and services offered.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and 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 hair, gland expression, teeth brushing, nail clipping).
• Provide a thorough pet check‑in/check‑out process for each pet and parent.
• Use good judgment and alert pet parent of any anomalies.
• Engage with pet parents, share product knowledge, and educate customers.
• Offer enhancements to meet pet and parent needs to grow the business.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Rebook with pet parents to promote holistic pet care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Flexibility

Time management

Active listening

Grooming certification preferred

Grooming tools handling

Education

Grooming certification preferred

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

IPP - Independent Pet Partners is seeking a skilled pet groomer to provide upscale grooming services, from baths to trims, ensuring pet wellness and client satisfaction. The role involves client communication and educating pet parents on grooming options.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of grooming experience, be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends, and possess a genuine passion for pet care and breed-standard grooming.