Professional Dog Groomer — Flexible Schedule + Tips

Monica's Superior K-9's; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Commission pay

Cage-free environment

Grooming tables provided

Flexible scheduling

Develop request clients

Team-focused workplace

Job summary

Monica’s Superior K-9’s Dog Grooming Salon in Illinois is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our hands-on, team-oriented salon. You will perform full grooming services, communicate with clients, and help maintain an organized workspace.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer care. The position offers commission-based pay plus tips, with potential annual earnings from $40,000 to $80,000 depending on schedule, productivity, and client tips.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional dog grooming experience.
• Ability to complete full haircuts independently.
• Comfortable grooming a wide variety of breeds and coat types.
• Strong clipper, scissoring, bathing, brushing, and finishing skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Provide personal grooming tools (clippers, blades, shears, combs, brushes).

Responsibilities

• Perform full-service dog grooming (baths, haircuts, nails, finishing).
• Groom dogs of different breeds, sizes, coat types, temperaments.
• Complete thorough client check-ins and confirm instructions.
• Identify matting, coat issues, and additional grooming needs.
• Communicate professionally with pet owners and maintain humane handling.

Skills

Dog grooming

Customer service

Team player

Safety-conscious handling

Job description

Monica’s Superior K-9’s Dog Grooming Salon in Illinois is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our hands-on, team-oriented salon. You will perform full grooming services, communicate with clients, and help maintain an organized workspace.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer care. The position offers commission-based pay plus tips, with potential annual earnings from $40,000 to $80,000 depending on schedule, productivity, and client tips.