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Groomer (Hourly + Commission Career Opportunity) Sign-on bonus $2,000

Destination Pet · Green Bay, WI · $19.00–$23.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the breeds you groom most confidently and any you're still learning.

What they are checking: Whether they have honest self-awareness of their skills before taking on a full schedule.

This role is hourly plus 10 percent commission. How do you balance quality with getting through your appointments?

What they are checking: Whether they value quality over quantity, which the posting highlights, while still keeping pace.

Tell me about a time you turned a nervous dog into a calmer grooming client over several visits.

What they are checking: Whether they build trust with pets over time rather than rushing them.

How do you keep up your grooming skills and learn new styles?

What they are checking: Whether they keep growing in their craft, which a career grooming role rewards.

What would you do

A matted doodle comes in and the owner wants length left on. How do you talk them through it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain humane grooming choices kindly and get the owner on board.

A senior dog seems tired and wobbly halfway through a groom. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put the dog's safety ahead of finishing the appointment.

What would you do if you accidentally nicked a dog during a groom?

What they are checking: Whether they treat the injury, tell the owner honestly and report it.

How do you work with front desk staff on scheduling and owner expectations?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate timing and notes so customers get accurate pickup times.

About the work

How do you decide which blade or guard to use on a given coat?

What they are checking: Whether they have real technical skill with clippers and coat types.

How do you handle a dog that won't stand still for nail trims?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe, low-stress handling techniques that protect the dog, the groomer and the shop's reputation.

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The full job description

As published by Destination Pet.

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We’re currently sniffing out our next Groomer at Golrusk Pet Care Center. Do you dream in coat types and clipper guards? Can you turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper and chat kindly with the owner of a matted doodle w ho says, “Just a trim”? Come take your place alongside a team who care hard, laugh often, and leave no tail untamed. At Destination Pet, we’re not just another Pet/Vet care center— we’re a community built on belly rubs, breed standards, and a belief that every pet deserves to look (and feel) their best. Since 2016, we’ve been elevating the love and lives of pet families across the country with top-tier care that includes grooming, daycare, boarding, veterinary services, training, and more. 🎁 Perks & Pay: • $19-$23/hour DOE + 10% Commission • $2,000 Sign-on bonus • Discounts on pet services like boarding, daycare, training, and more • 20% off veterinary care at Destination Pet facilities • Professional equipment provided—and sharpened twice a year on our dime • Flexible scheduling and quality-over-quantity expectations • Continuing education support for seminars, expos, and advanced techniques • Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Disability, 401K Match, and Discounted Pet Insurance (1 pet) • PTO for full-time employees + part-time benefit options available • Career growth opportunities within the Destination Pet network • Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay. 📋 Reporting To: General Manager 💪 What You Should Know: • Professional grooming experience is required . • Must be able to lift 50 lbs , stand for long periods , and manage large or nervous dogs safely. • Exposure to fur, cleaning chemicals, wet pups, ahem, “accidents” and unpredictable zoomies is guaranteed. • Must be able to work in a physically active environment with heat, cold, water, and noise. 🐾 What You Bring to the Table: • Proven experience grooming a wide range of breeds and coat types. • Time management, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset. • Familiarity with pet behavior, stress signals, and safe handling practices. • You communicate clearly—with clients, teammates, and even the pets . • Reliable, calm under pressure, and excited to keep learning. • You love animals and treat e ach one like they’re your own. 🐕 What You’ll Be Doing (Besides Making Dogs Look Fur- bulous ): • Snipping, shaping, and styling pets based on owner preferences or breed standards. • Trimming nails, cleaning ears, brushing teeth, and tidying up the tail end. • Bathing dogs (or working with bathers to prep pets for grooming). • Chatting with pet parents about grooming needs, coat care, and what’s trending in tails. • Keeping your station neat, your tools sharp, and your vibe fresh. • Tagging in the front desk when pups are fluffed, puffed, and ready for pickup. • Providing a calm, kind, safe experience for every animal in your care. • Representing Destination Pet’s values of compassion, quality, and community. • Other duties as assigned Ready to make the world fluffier, one pup at a time? If you're all about clean cuts, calm pups, and a crew that has your back— it's time to join our pack! IND123 Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

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