What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Groomer ( Part Time with Growth Potential) position at One Paw Away?
Dog Groomer (Part-Time or Full-Time)
One Paw Away | Morristown, NJ
Schedule: 2–5 days per week (opportunity for additional days as demand grows)
Compensation: Commission 100% of tips
About One Paw Away
One Paw Away is a premier dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility in Morristown, NJ. We're looking for an experienced, compassionate dog groomer to join our growing team. Whether you're looking for part-time hours or want to build toward a full-time schedule, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Perform full-service dog grooming, including bathing, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, and ear cleaning
- Groom dogs of all breeds, sizes, and coat types safely and efficiently
- Prioritize each dog's comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the grooming process
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming workspace
- Communicate professionally with clients and fellow team members
- Help create an exceptional experience that keeps clients coming back
Compensation & Earning Potential
- Competitive commission-based pay
- Keep 100% of your tips
- Small dog grooms start at $105, with higher pricing for medium, large, and specialty breeds
- Growing client base with opportunities to increase your schedule and income
Qualifications
- Professional dog grooming experience required
- Comfortable grooming dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment
Why Join One Paw Away?
- Modern, clean, fully equipped grooming salon
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Established and growing clientele
- Reception team handles scheduling and client communication so you can focus on grooming
- Opportunity for additional days, weekends, and long-term career growth
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume, grooming experience, photos of your work (if available), and your current availability. We look forward to connecting with you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- How many grooming appointments are you typically able to complete in a full workday without a bather or grooming assistant?
Please include:
Approximately how many haircuts and bath appointments you can comfortably complete in a day.
The typical size combination (small, medium, large, or giant breeds).
Your ideal daily schedule that allows you to maintain quality and safety for every dog.
- Do you have any vacations, time off, or scheduling conflicts already planned over the next 6–12 months?
Experience:
- Pet grooming: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Morristown, NJ 07960 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $68,000