Searching for Our Mary Poppins of Dog Grooming

Remember how the Banks children wrote a very specific list describing the nanny they wanted? We’re doing the same — because we’re looking for our Mary Poppins.

We’re interviewing now for a January start date (or sooner if you prefer).

The Behaviors of Our Mary Poppins Groomer

✔ You send a same-day text with a cute photo + short update

• Clients treasure these as keepsakes. It builds trust and long-term loyalty.

✔ You write quick notes after each groom (because no one remembers everything)

• This ensures consistency for the dog, the owner, and the team.

✔ You confirm tomorrow’s appointments the day before

• Prevents no-shows and gives you time to fill any gaps.

✔ If someone cancels, you offer the next available spot AND fill the hole

• Protects your income and keeps clients on a healthy grooming schedule.

✔ You can squeeze in a waiting-list client when needed

• Those “thank you SO much!” moments build loyalty and referrals.

✔ When a cancellation can’t be filled, you use the time wisely

• Nail trim for a daycare dog
• Quick go-home bath
• Practicing a new technique (with permission)
• Filming a brushing tip video

You don’t sit idle — you contribute.

✔ You maintain a calm, predictable grooming flow

• Dogs thrive on your steady energy — owners rely on it.

✔ You stick to your set schedule so clients always know when you’re available

• (And you schedule personal appointments on days off to avoid client confusion.)

✔ You notice when a regular hasn’t been in and gently reach out

• This is a relationship-based salon — clients feel seen and valued.

What Makes This Job Different (and Magical)
 

✔ Your own private grooming room

• Quiet, calm, organized, and completely yours.
• No chaotic floor. No sharing tables. No juggling multiple dogs.

✔ One dog at a time

• Start to finish — no rushing, no assembly-line grooming.
• Perfect for groomers who value quality and comfort.

✔ Short, focused 5-hour shifts

• Earn more per hour without 9–10 hour grooming days.

✔ Built-in clients from daycare, walking, and training

• No cold calls. No hunting for leads. No drama.

✔ Relationship-based environment

• We know every dog and every owner.
• If you love connection, this will feel like home.

Compensation
 

Paid for every hour on-site PLUS commission:

• Hourly Base Pay = $18.00
• Commission: 35% of daily grooming revenue
• Tips: 100% yours
• Referral Bonus: Earn 5% of what your referred clients spend in their first year (about $45 per client — roughly $225/year if you refer five).
• Quarterly bonus: rebooking, communication, and consistency

Qualifications (Don’t Skip This Part)

✔ 24+ months of recent professional grooming experience

• Ensures you can confidently handle full grooms without supervision.

✔ Formal grooming training (grooming school, vocational program, or documented apprenticeship)

• We want a groomer who has a strong foundation, not just self-taught experience.

✔ Stable work history — at least 12 consecutive months at your last grooming job

• Our clients build long-term relationships with their groomer; consistency matters.

✔ Able to complete full grooms independently across multiple breeds

• We’re a one-dog-at-a-time salon, so you need to manage the full process yourself.

✔ Reliable, punctual, and steady in their workflow

• Keeps our one-dog-at-a-time schedule running smoothly.

✔ Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand most of the shift

• Standard requirement for large breeds and safety during handling.

✔ Willing to complete a paid test groom

• Allows you to show your grooming style in a real-world setting.

✔ Lives within ~15 minutes of Everett (6628 Evergreen Way)

• Shorter commutes reduce lateness and burnout, ensuring reliability for clients.

🌂 If You’re Still Nodding… You Might Be Our Mary Poppins

One part kindness, one part consistency, one part craftsmanship — with a touch of magic that keeps clients coming back again and again.

📩 How to Apply

• Complete our online application.
• We’d love to meet you — and the dogs will too.