Groomer

Description

Experienced Dog Groomer – Wags to Wiskers (Ludington, MI)

Job Type: Full-Time 

Pay: $18.00 an hour or up to 45% comission 

Important Note – Please Read Before Applying. 

We appreciate your passion for animals and support taking initiative, but this position is open only to experienced dog groomers. Candidates must have professional grooming experience in a salon or mobile setting. Bathing or grooming pets at home does not qualify. Applications without verifiable expertise on the resume will be automatically rejected.

Job Summary

We are seeking passionate, skilled dog groomers to join our friendly and supportive team. At Bentley’s Pet Stuff, you’ll enjoy a clean, well-stocked environment with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the backing of a company that genuinely values its grooming professionals.

What Sets Us Apart

• High commission structure: Earn up to 45% commission
• Flexible hours: Full-time and part-time schedules available
• Corporate stability with a personal feel
• Paid onboarding to help you start strong
• Free shear sharpening every 8 weeks

Pay & BenefitsHourly Wage: $18.00 per hour 

Commission Potential: Up to 45%

Full-Time Benefits (30+ hours/week):

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discount on retail and grooming services
• Tips

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform full-service grooming, including bathing, clipping, brushing, and breed-standard or client-specific cuts.
• Prioritize pet safety and well-being throughout the grooming process
• Build strong, positive relationships with pet parents
• Recommend appropriate products to enhance the pet’s care and appearance
• Maintain grooming area cleanliness, organization, and sanitation
• Use store scheduling and POS systems as needed
• Attend meetings and trainings
• Work collaboratively with the store and grooming team members
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on professional dog grooming experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Formal grooming education or certification preferred
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Comfortable using grooming tools, scheduling software, and basic computer programs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Active grooming environment with tubs, dryers, tables, and equipment
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 45 pounds
• May require travel to other locations, meetings, or events, occasionally before or after store hours
• Variable hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required
• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments

Job Type: Full-time, Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dog grooming: 2 years (Required)

Requirements

General: Formal grooming/safety training and a proven track record of success

Working Environment: This job operates in a grooming environment with grooming tubs, tables and dryers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a variable hour position, days and hours of work will vary. This position requires the flexibility to work within our normal store operating hours, including before and/or after hours and weekends. Overtime may be required at times.

Travel: Occasional travel to other stores, meetings and events, at times before or after hours, may be required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items and/or pets up to and over 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years pet grooming experience

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Formal Grooming education or license

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.