Dog Groomer

Sutton's Southern Pet Retreat is looking to add a high quality, full-time, experienced dog groomer to our team. This commission based position is for our Columbia/Irmo, SC location.

We are a progressive company, emphasizing happy and positive team work, shared responsibilities, open communication and excellent service to our loving and supportive customer base. A passion and commitment for what we do, for the pets and pet parents we love, are a must!

Required Skills:

• All breed groomer, minimum 3 years of experience, quality bathing, anal gland expression, ear cleaning & plucking required, knowledge of all breed cut/styles with excellent scissoring and finishing skills, modified cuts, own basic grooming tools
• Strong, open communication skills, able to listen and understand customers' needs and concerns, able to positively educate customers on the needs of their dogs, outstanding customer service skills, honesty
• Willing to ask questions, learn new skills, contribute ideas, high level of problem solving skills, produce consistent results, train others as needed
• Proper and safe handling of pets in a gentle, compassionate and patient manner
• Efficient time management, able to maintain 1-3 hour grooming turn-around time
• Lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, reliable transportation
• Positive, energetic personality, willing to go above and beyond, show initiative, self-motivated, work well in a busy setting, as part of the team and independently, trustworthy, adaptable
• Experience with other species not required, but is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Groomers are expected to keep the grooming area and equipment clean and sanitized
• Groomers are responsible for keeping their clippers, blades and shears in good working order & sanitized for safety of our grooming client's pets

W-2 position, Commission based on experience, plus tips, grooming schedule for this position is M, W, Th, Sat & Sun, paid every 2 weeks. We provide shampoos, conditioners, table, tub, fans, dryers, & fabrics for bandanas.

At Sutton’s Southern Pet Retreat, LLC (SSPR), we are passionate about providing exceptional care for every animal entrusted to us. Our team brings years of experience in professional pet care, veterinary medicine, animal rescue, and related fields, giving us a strong foundation in animal health, safety, behavior, and overall well-being.

We believe every pet deserves the same level of compassion, attention, respect, and individualized care—whether they have four legs, feathers, scales, or fur. Our experience extends across a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, farm animals, and other exotic pets.

We take pride in creating a safe, clean, compassionate, and enriching environment where every animal can feel comfortable and well cared for. For us, caring for animals is more than a job—it is a responsibility we take seriously and a privilege we are grateful to have every day.

We are looking for team members who share that same passion and understand that every animal in our care is important, valued, and deserving of the very best.