Monica's Superior K-9's
Professional Dog Groomer
La Grange, Illinois•Full-time
$40,000 - $80,000 annually
$40,000 - $80,000 annually
About the Job
Experienced Dog Groomer Commission + Tips | Flexible Schedule.
Monica’s Superior K-9’s Dog Grooming Salon is hiring an experienced dog groomer to join our team.
We are looking for a dependable, skilled groomer who can complete quality grooms safely and efficiently, communicate professionally with clients, and contribute to the daily operation of the salon.
This is a hands-on, team-based position. Grooming will be your primary responsibility, but all team members help keep the salon clean, organized, and running smoothly.
What We Offer:
- Competitive commission-based pay.
- 100% of eligible tips.
- Cage-free grooming environment.
- Dogs are worked on mostly straight through.
- Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling.
- Grooming tables and dryers provided.
- Clean, organized salon.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to build a loyal request-client following.
- Potential annual earnings of $40,000 to $80,000 depending on schedule, productivity, commission, and tips.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform full-service dog grooming, including baths, haircuts, nail trims, nail grinding, brushing, ear cleaning, sanitary trimming, paw pad trimming, and finishing work.
- Groom dogs of different breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments.
- Complete full haircuts independently.
- Bathe, dry, brush, and prepare your own dogs when bather assistance is unavailable.
- Complete thorough client check-ins.
- Confirm haircut instructions, coat condition, pricing, and grooming expectations before beginning.
- Identify matting, behavior concerns, coat issues, and additional grooming needs during check-in.
- Recommend appropriate grooming upgrades and add-ons without pressuring clients.
- Communicate professionally with pet owners.
- Maintain safe, patient, and humane dog-handling practices.
- Enter clear grooming, behavior, pricing, and pet notes into the salon system.
- Notify management promptly about delays, injuries, safety concerns, difficult dogs, or client issues.
Shared Salon Responsibilities: Although grooming is the main responsibility, groomers may also be expected to assist with normal salon operations, including.
- Answering salon phones when assigned or when assistance is needed.
- Greeting and checking in clients.
- Helping schedule or confirm appointments.
- Explaining grooming services and starting prices.
- Contacting clients with grooming updates.
- Checking clients out when assigned.
- Cleaning and disinfecting grooming tables, tubs, tools, suites, and work areas.
- Sweeping and removing hair throughout the day.
- Completing laundry and restocking supplies.
- Assisting coworkers when reasonably needed.
- Completing opening or closing cleaning duties.
- Maintaining a clean and safe grooming station.
- Bathing and drying your own scheduled dogs when necessary.
Everyone contributes to the salon’s cleanliness, safety, client experience, and daily workflow.
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.
- Safe and patient dog-handling skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Professional communication and customer-service skills.
- Comfortable speaking with clients during check-in and pickup.
- Willingness to help with cleaning, bathing, front desk responsibilities, and general salon operations when needed.
- Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing safety or quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must provide personal grooming tools, including clippers, blades, shears, combs, and brushes.
Grooming tables and dryers are provided.
Compensation:
- Commission-based pay.
- Tips.
- Estimated annual earnings of $40,000 to $80,000.
Actual earnings depend on experience, schedule, productivity, services completed, commission structure, and tips. The stated range is an estimate and is not guaranteed.
Schedule:
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- In-person position.
- Weekend availability may be required depending on the agreed schedule.
Benefits and Salon Perks:
- Employee discount.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Cage-free salon environment.
- Grooming tables and dryers provided.
- Opportunity to develop request clients.
- Team-focused workplace.
Who Will Do Well Here: This position is best suited for someone who.
- Takes pride in producing safe, attractive grooms.
- Is dependable and arrives ready to work.
- Communicates confidently with clients.
- Understands that cleaning is part of professional grooming.
- Can bathe and prepare their own dogs when needed.
- Helps the team instead of focusing only on their own station.
- Documents pet and client information carefully.
- Wants steady work and the opportunity to grow earnings.
How to Apply: Please email the following to msupk9@gmail.com.
- Resume.
- Brief description of your professional grooming experience.
- Grooming photos or portfolio, if available.
- General schedule availability.
- Types of breeds and haircuts you are most comfortable completing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
Pay: $40,000 to $80,000 per year.
Compensation: Commission-based pay plus tips.
Work Location: In person.