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Groomer - $1000 Sign on Bonus (Commission based Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet
195 - Kennel Care, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026
💰 $50,000/yr($40,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We’re currently sniffing out our next Groomer at Kennel Care. 

 

Do you dream in coat types and clipper guards? Can you turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper and chat kindly with the owner of a matted doodle who says, “Just a trim”? Come take your place alongside a team who care hard, laugh often, and leave no tail untamed. 
 
At Destination Pet, we’re not just another Pet/Vet care center—we’re a community built on belly rubs, breed standards, and a belief that every pet deserves to look (and feel) their best. Since 2016, we’ve been elevating the love and lives of pet families across the country with top-tier care that includes grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, training, and more. 

 

🎁 Perks & Pay: 

$1000 Sign on bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)

  • Pay starts at $20.00-$25.00/hour DOE + tips

  • Start hourly for your first 90 days then jump into commission-based pay  

  • 50% commission (or 40% if you're working with a bather) 

  • 30% commission on basic baths (if applicable) 

  • Discounts on pet services like boarding, daycare, training, and more 

  • 20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities 

  • Professional equipment provided—and sharpened twice a year on our dime 

  • Flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations 

  • Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques 

  • Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability, 401K Match, and Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet) 

  • PTO for full-time employees 

  • Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network

  • Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.

 

📋 Reporting To: 

General Manager 

 

💪 What You Should Know: 

  • Professional grooming experience is required. 

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and manage large or nervous dogs safely. 

  • Exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet pups, ahem, “accidents” and unpredictable zoomies is guaranteed. 

  • Must be able to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise. 

 

🐾 What You Bring to the Table: 

  • Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types. 

  • Time management, attention to detail, and a custome

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