Groomer (Commission Based Flexible Working Hours)
Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
How long have you been grooming, and which breeds are you most and least comfortable with?
What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their skill level so the shop can book the right dogs.
You can choose hourly for 60 days or straight commission. Which would you pick and why?
What they are checking: Whether they understand how commission pay works and know their own pace and book.
Tell me about a client who was unhappy with a groom. How did you make it right?
What they are checking: Whether they handle complaints calmly and keep clients coming back.
How do you build a loyal client book over time?
What they are checking: Whether they think about rebooking and relationships, which drives a groomer's income.
What would you do
An owner brings in a badly matted doodle and asks for just a trim. How do you handle that conversation?
What they are checking: Whether they can put the dog's comfort first and explain a shave-down kindly without blaming the owner.
A dog becomes very stressed or tries to bite on the table. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know when to pause, use safe handling, or stop a groom to protect the dog and themselves.
How would you work with a bather so both of you stay productive?
What they are checking: Whether they can share work smoothly, since the posting mentions grooming with a bather.
About the work
Walk me through how you groom a double-coated breed differently from a poodle.
What they are checking: Whether they understand coat types and why shaving some breeds can cause harm.
What do you check on a dog's skin, ears and nails during a groom, and what do you tell the owner?
What they are checking: Whether they notice health issues and communicate them without diagnosing.
How do you keep your tools clean and in good shape between dogs?
What they are checking: Whether they sanitize and maintain equipment to prevent cuts, burns and spread of infection.
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