Dog Groomer

Destination Pet

Bluffton, SC, USA
Base: start hourly for first 60 days or commission...
Professional grooming experience required
Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand long periods
Safe handling of large or nervous dogs
Destination Pet is a united team revolutionizing the pet industry by elevating the love and lives of pet families with top-tier care including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training

Job Summary

  • Destination Pet is a united team revolutionizing the pet industry by elevating the love and lives of pet families with top-tier care including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training.
  • The role offers flexible scheduling, professional equipment, continuing education support, and full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health, life, disability, 401K match, and discounted pet insurance.
  • The groomer will provide a calm, kind, and safe experience for every animal, maintain a neat station, communicate with pet parents, and represent Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

Matching Summary

Destination Pet is a united team revolutionizing the pet industry by elevating the love and lives of pet families with top-tier care including grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, and training.

Salary

Base: Start hourly for first 60 days or commission-based pay; Bonus/Equity: 50% commission or 40% with bather, 30% on basic baths; Benefits: Discounts on pet services, 20% off veterinary care, full-time benefits including medical and 401K match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Professional grooming experience required
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand long periods
  • Safe handling of large or nervous dogs
  • Experience with wide range of breeds and coat types
  • Time management and attention to detail
  • Customer-first mindset

Nice-to-have

  • Clear communication with clients and team
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excited to keep learning
  • Love for animals and compassionate care
  • Familiarity with pet behavior and stress signals

Key Requirements

  • Professional grooming experience
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Experience managing large or nervous dogs safely

Work Rights

Not specified

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