School Hours Grooming Role (Everett)

This role is scheduled 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Wednesday–Friday — you leave promptly at 2:00 PM.

How is this possible?

• Grooms are scheduled to finish by 1:30 PM
• Our team handles late pickups, cleanup, dog supervision, and checkout

If you left dog grooming because the industry demanded long, unpredictable days, this role was created with you in mind.

Many talented groomers step away not because they stop loving the work, but because traditional salons make it nearly impossible to balance caregiving responsibilities, school schedules, or family logistics. We believe skilled groomers deserve realistic schedules, clear boundaries, and respect for their time.

Planned Time Off & Schedule Structure

1. School-hours role: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Wednesday–Friday
2. Up to two additional weeks per year during the summer, planned in advance
3. Year-round position — not a seasonal or summer-off role.
4. Planned time off during school-year breaks, such as:

•   Veterans Day (when it falls on a Wed–Fri)
•   Mid-Winter Break
•   Winter Break
•   Spring Break
•   4th of July (when it falls on a Wed–Fri)

Who This Role Is For

• Are an experienced groomer who still loves the work
• Need a short, predictable schedule that fits within school hours
• Value calm, one-dog-at-a-time grooming
• Prefer structure and consistency over hustle and chaos
• Want to be part of a relationship-based grooming program
• Can reliably commit to a schedule you choose

What Makes This Role Different

• One dog at a time from start to finish.
• Your own private grooming room
• Short, focused shifts
• Built-in clients
• Relationship-based environment

Compensation

You are paid for every hour you’re on-site, plus performance-based earnings.

• Hourly base pay (guaranteed)
• Commission
• 100% of tips
• Referral bonus (5% of what referred clients spend in their first year)

Typical earnings: Groomers earn approximately 55–$85/hour, depending on coat type, tips, and rebooking performance.

What We Expect

• Consistent attendance during scheduled shifts
• Calm, steady grooming workflow
• Clear client communication
• Respect for scheduled start times
• Professional judgment around time off

This role works best for someone who plans ahead and values dependability — for their clients, their teammates, and themselves.

Qualifications

• 24+ months of recent professional grooming experience (since 2023)
• Formal grooming training (school, vocational program, or documented apprenticeship)
• At least 12 consecutive months at your most recent grooming position
• Able to complete full grooms independently across multiple breeds
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for most of the shift
• Willing to complete a paid test groom
• Lives within 30 minutes of Everett (6628 Evergreen Way)

How to Apply

Complete our online application. We look forward to meeting you — and welcoming you back to grooming in a way that finally fits.