What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer position at Bowie Barker Illinois?
Experienced Dog Groomer | $35-$60/hr Tips
Are you an experienced groomer looking for a salon where you can focus on grooming, stay consistently booked, and be supported by a team that values your craft?
At Bowie Barker, we provide the dogs, the support, and the systems so you can focus on creating exceptional grooms.
We’ve built a modern grooming environment designed to support both groomers and dogs. If you’re looking for a professional, positive workplace where quality and care matter and your skills are appreciated, we’d love to meet you.
Why Groomers Choose Bowie Barker
- Same-day credit card tips
- Front desk support handles scheduling, check-in, check-out, and guest communication
- Clean, modern salon designed for comfort, safety, and efficiency
- Consistent appointment volume supported by our membership program
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees
- Free grooming services for your own dog plus employee discounts
- Supportive leadership team that respects and values groomers
Compensation
Range $35-$60 per hour including commission and tips
Responsibilities
- Complete 4-8 quality grooms per day while maintaining safety and attention to detail
- Perform full-service grooms from bath to finish, including drying, brushing, haircutting, trimming, nail care, and finishing work
- Execute breed-standard trims and custom styles
- Educate pet parents on coat maintenance and grooming recommendations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming station
- Support a positive, team-focused environment
Qualifications
- 2 years of professional grooming experience preferred
- Strong scissoring, finishing, and breed-standard grooming skills
- Ability to groom a variety of breeds, coat types, and temperaments
- Comfortable handling dogs of varying sizes
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
- Passionate about delivering exceptional care and beautiful results
Schedule
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekend availability required (Must be available Sundays)
Benefits
- Same-day credit card tips
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Quarterly tool reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Free grooming services for your dog
To stand out, include photos of your work with your application. You may also email your portfolio directly to lbloss@bowiebarker.com with a brief introduction.
If you’re looking for a place where your schedule stays full, your skills are respected, and you can focus on providing exceptional care to dogs every day, we’d love to meet you.
Bowie Barker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity across our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- In-Salon Dog Grooming: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dog CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $60