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Groomer

Pet Station
Puyallup, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2026

Pet Groomer — Commission-Based | 2–5 Years Experience Required

Job Summary

We are a family-owned, woman-led pet grooming business seeking an experienced, professional Pet Groomer to join our team on a commission-based compensation model. This is not an hourly role — compensation is paid by commission per groom.

This role is for a groomer who takes pride in their craft, shows up consistently, and delivers excellent, high-quality grooming services to every client, every time. You will be responsible for the full grooming process — from intake to finish — while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and client communication.

We are looking for someone who sees grooming as a profession, values dependability and commitment, and wants to grow with a stable, values-driven small business.

Compensation

  • Commission-based pay per groom (not hourly or salaried)
  • Earnings are directly tied to your productivity, skill, and client volume
  • High performers are rewarded accordingly

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform full grooming services including bathing, brushing, de-shedding, trimming, clipping, and breed-standard styling
  • Safely and confidently handle pets of various sizes, breeds, temperaments, and coat types
  • Assess coat and skin condition and flag any health or behavioral concerns to owners when appropriate
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized grooming workspace; sanitize tools and equipment between pets
  • Provide clear, professional communication with pet owners regarding grooming needs, expectations, and aftercare
  • Maintain accurate appointment, service, and client records as required
  • Uphold a consistently high standard of grooming quality, animal safety, and customer experience

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of hands-on professional grooming experience (required)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in full-service grooming (not just bathing or basic trims)
  • Strong knowledge of animal handling, coat types, breed standards, and safe restraint techniques
  • Ability to handle large dogs and physically demanding work safely
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Strong reliability, punctuality, and professional accountability

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Experience with anxious, reactive, or special-needs pets
  • Basic dog behavior or training knowledge
  • Prior experience in a veterinary, kennel, or animal care setting

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a groomer who:

  • Wants a commission-based role where earnings reflect performance
  • Values stability, professionalism, and long-term commitment
  • Takes pride in excellent work , not rushing, not cutting corners
  • Enjoys working in a small, family-run, woman-led business with strong values and high standards
  • Wants to be trusted as a professional, not micromanaged

Who This Role Is NOT For

  • Someone looking for hourly or guaranteed pay regardless of output
  • Someone new to grooming or still in training
  • Someone seeking short-term, seasonal, or side-hustle work
  • Someone uncomfortable with client communication or professional accountability

Our Culture

We are a family-owned, woman-led business built on:

  • Dependability — we do what we say we will do
  • Commitment — to our clients, their pets, and each other
  • Excellence — in the quality of our work and how we treat people and animals

If you are a skilled groomer who wants to work in a professional, respectful, and high-standards environment — and you are motivated by commission-based earning — we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40

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