Dog Groomer

Everett, WA
Part Time to Full Time
Student (High School)

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.

Naturally, a groomer capable of all this magic deserves compensation that’s just as lovely—so here’s what that looks like:

  • Full groom (1–25 lbs): $45–$50 (before tips)
  • Full groom (26–70 lbs): $55–$72.50 (before tips)
  • Full groom (71+ lbs): $82.50–$90 (before tips)

For context, our current groomer can complete a typical mixed 6-hour day of 1 large, 2 medium, and 2 small full grooms—earning approximately $280–$335 in commission, plus an additional ~$85–$100 in tips.

Additional bonuses for:

  • Client referrals
  • Rebooking & retention
  • Strong communication & consistency

While the compensation is sweet, it takes a ‘spoonful of sugar’ attitude to truly thrive here. Here is what that looks like in action:

Our Mary Poppins in Action

  • Sends same-day photo updates clients adore
  • Keeps thoughtful notes so every dog gets consistent care
  • Proactively confirms appointments and fills cancellations
  • Uses downtime productively—like a quick nail trim for a daycare dog.
  • Maintains a calm, predictable grooming flow dogs trust
  • Notices when regular clients disappear and reaches out
  • Honors a consistent schedule so clients know when to book

This is relationship-based grooming, not conveyor-belt grooming.

The Magic of This Role

  • A Private Suite: No chaotic salon floors or shared tables.
  • One Dog at a Time: Focus on quality over chaos, start to finish.
  • Flexible Shift Lengths: High earning potential without the 10-hour burnout.
  • Professional Autonomy: You’re the expert—we don’t micromanage your craft.
  • Established client base: Our daycare and pet care clients already trust us.

Our version of what ‘Practically Perfect’ looks like:

  • 24+ months recent professional grooming experience
  • Formal grooming training OR documented apprenticeship
  • Able to independently complete full grooms across breeds/sizes
  • Reliable, punctual, and steady
  • Comfortable completing a paid test groom
  • Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand for the shift
  • Live within ~15 minutes of Everett

🌂 Still nodding? You might be our Mary Poppins.

One part kindness. One part consistency. One part craftsmanship.

With just enough magic to make clients never want to lose you.

📩 Complete our online application—we’d love to meet you.

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