We’re currently sniffing out our next Groomer at Golrusk Pet Care Center.

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:

• $19-$23/hour DOE 10% Commission

• $500 Sign-on bonus

• 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 part-time benefit options available

• 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 customer-first mindset.

• Familiarity with pet behavior, stress signals, and safe handling practices.

• You communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the pets.

• Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning.

• You love animals and treat each one like they’re your own.

What You’ll Be Doing (Besides Making Dogs Look Fur-bulous):

• Snipping, shaping, and styling pets based on owner preferences or breed standards.

• Trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and tidying up the tail end.

• Bathing dogs (or working with bathers to prep pets for grooming).

• Chatting with pet parents about grooming needs, coat care, and what’s trending in tails.

• Keeping your station neat, your tools sharp, and your vibe fresh.

• Tagging in the front desk when pups are fluffed, puffed, and ready for pickup.

• Providing a calm, kind, safe experience for every animal in your care.

• Representing Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community.

• Other duties as assigned

Ready to make the world fluffier, one pup at a time? If you're all about clean cuts, calm pups, and a crew that has your back—it's time to join our pack!

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