Upscale Pet Groomer — Flexible Hours & Benefits

IPP - Independent Pet Partners; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; 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

PTO 2 weeks in first year

Parental Leave / Paw-Ternity

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on goods and services

Job summary

IPP - Independent Pet Partners is seeking a dedicated Groomer in Minnetonka, MN to provide upscale grooming services including bathing, brushing, de-matting, and specialty techniques. The role emphasizes customer service, pet welfare, and proactive communication with pet parents.

A hiring bonus of up to $1,500 is available for joining the salon team. Requirements include at least 6 months of grooming experience, grooming tools in good condition, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional experience in pet grooming.
• Grooming tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, general cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and all other pet grooming functions.

Responsibilities

• Complete superior grooms (e.g., bathing, brushing, blow drying, de-matting, cutting or trimming hair/ fur, gland expression, teeth brushing, nail clipping and grinding, and other specialty services).
• Provide a thorough hands-on pet check-in and check-out process for each pet and pet parent.
• Use good judgment and alert pet parent of any anomalies that a dog may have.
• Actively engage pet parents and pets, share product knowledge, and educate pet parents.
• Authentically offer enhancements to meet our pet’s and pet parent’s specific needs to support the growth of the business.
• Always treat all pets and pet parents with kindness, respect, and proper handling.

Skills

Pet grooming

Customer service

Time management

Active listening

Flexibility

Job description

IPP - Independent Pet Partners is seeking a dedicated Groomer in Minnetonka, MN to provide upscale grooming services including bathing, brushing, de-matting, and specialty techniques. The role emphasizes customer service, pet welfare, and proactive communication with pet parents.

A hiring bonus of up to $1,500 is available for joining the salon team. Requirements include at least 6 months of grooming experience, grooming tools in good condition, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.