Dog Groomer
LANDED
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
Job Summary:
Dog Groomers deliver outstanding customer service to pet owners by executing style requests, communicating clearly and honestly, and bringing a positive attitude. The role of a Dog Groomer is to provide exemplary cosmetic care for pets, being gentle and patient with anxious and difficult animals. Protect the best interests of our customers and their pets, notifying owners of any concerns, including skin abnormalities, ear infections, ticks, and fleas. At PUPs Pet Club we offer outstanding benefits, and our groomers earn an exciting compensation package ranging from $500-$1000 a week.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Managing appointments
- Bathing and cleaning pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning.
- Grooming pups through various techniques such as shaving, trimming, and styling pet hair according to the owner’s preferences.
- Maintaining overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears.
- Maintaining a clean workstation; routinely cleaning, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing work area and equipment as needed and at the end of each shift.
- Communicating with owners; informing them of grooming experience, providing recommendations for future grooming sessions, and advising owners on at-home care tips and best practices for their pets.
- Adhering to all pet and human safety protocols at all times.
- Professionally and positively representing PUPS by conducting yourself in a manner that is in the best interest of PUPS Pet Club, PUPS Members, and Club Team Members.
Other duties
Please note 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.
Qualifications:
- Ability to comfortably handle and groom dogs of varying sizes, weights, breeds, and temperaments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Education or certificate from grooming training program or academy preferred.
- Strong proficiency in various dog grooming techniques and styling; prior grooming experience required.
Physical Requirements: PUPS Team Members routinely perform the following physical demands. All PUPS Team Members are expected to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Stand and/or walk for up to 6 hours without a break.
- Kneel, bend, squat, and twist their body.
- Repetitively complete hand and arm movements; reach, grab, pull, and push objects.
- Perform duties in an environment with loud sounds from animals and smells from pet waste and cleaning chemicals.
- Lift up to 50lbs with or without assistance.
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An artificial intelligence (AI) tool is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:
- The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
- The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
- The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
The use of AI technology is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position’s criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired.