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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.

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