Professional Pet Groomer (W2 with Benefits) with Bonus 1k-3k

Step into a career, not just a job! Designer Paws Salon is one of Ohio’s premier, award-winning grooming salons. We are known for our competitive-level talent, supportive team culture, and commitment to the craft.

We believe that groomers are true artists. That’s why we provide a modern, clean environment equipped with a dedicated support staff (including front desk receptionists and professional bathers) so you can focus entirely on what you do best: styling beautiful pets!

• Commission + Tips (W2 position). Our groomers typically earn between $60,000 and $100,000+ per year ($1,500 – $2,500+ weekly).
• W2 Position. We pay half your employment taxes so you aren’t hit with heavy 1099 tax bills!
• Dog grooming in patterns and freestyle using hand scissoring skills
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation
• It's a plus if you can groom cats
• It's a plus if you can Hand Strip
• We support you to learn new skills
• We have supporting staff with Front staff, Cleaner, Bathers

1k Bonus for Cat Groomer

1K Bonus for Hand Stripper

1k Bonus for Master Groomer

Bonus can be stacked!

• Ideally 2+ years of professional grooming experience (though we are happy to coach talented groomers with slightly less experience!)
• Strong hand-scissoring skills and a passion for styling.
• A professional, upbeat, and team-oriented attitude. We maintain a healthy, smoke-free, and vape-free work environment.
• Comfortably styling dogs of all sizes, including large and giant breeds
• Must be able to work Saturdays (our busiest, most lucrative day!)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

• 401k
• 50% Employer paid Healthcare
• 50% Employer paid Dental
• 50% Employer paid Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Time off for Thanksgiving, Christmas
• Retail Discounts
• Paid Uniform
• Company paid Pettech Class (Pet CPR Class) every 2 years
• Learn2groomdogs.com Subscription
• Paid Continuing Education Class / Competition Entry Fee
• Learn to do Creative Grooming, Hand Stripping, and Cat Grooming
• Bring your pet to work