Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

What we offer:

Guaranteed base hourly pay + commission on haircuts you complete

Commission scales with your verified productivity — we pay you more as you get faster

$1,000 retention bonus after six months

Blade sharpening covered by the company

Accrued paid vacation, tips, dental/vision/life insurance, retirement matching up to 3%

Weekend availability comes with additional earning opportunity

Job Summary

ChaCha's Dog Daycare & Grooming is a Sacramento institution with 25 years in the community. We have an immediate opening for an experienced, independent groomer — and you are walking into something most grooming positions can't offer: 36+ haircut appointments per week already on the books. No building a client base from scratch. No slow ramp-up. Immediate income from day one.

You'll work alongside a bather/prep assistant who handles bath, blowdry, and setup so you can focus on the cut. Our clients are loyal, long-term, and ready to meet you. We start with a paid working interview. Bring your tools — we'll bring the dogs.

This is not a training position. We are looking for an experienced groomer who can work independently across all breeds and styles from day one.

Responsibilities

Brush and detangle or remove matted fur

Bathe dogs and dry coat

Execute a variety of clipping techniques and style requests

Examine for parasites or other skin conditions

Trim nails

Ensure the safety of dogs at all times

Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures

Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners

Qualifications

Two years experience as a dog grooming technician or a similar role

Comfortable working with anxious animals

Ability to stand for long periods and lift large dogs over 60 pounds

Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuing education

Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and dog owners

Strong attention to detail

Bathing and clipping hair of all dog breeds

Nail trimming, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning

Basic daily and weekly cleaning of the grooming station/spa

Keep records of grooming treatments and other updates

Studies proportions of dogs to determine the most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve the desired style

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness while completing work promptly

Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and responds to requests for service and assistance

Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly