Job Overview
Gone to the Dogs Inc. | Northeast Ohio (2 Locations)
Build a Career Where People Stay โ and Grow
Gone to the Dogs Inc. is aย 28-year established salon specialty businessย known throughout Northeast Ohio for quality, consistency, and professionalism.
We are proud to sayย many of our team members have been with us 10, 15, even 18+ years. That longevity comes from investing in our people, building real careers, and maintaining a strong, team-driven culture.
We are currently looking for anย entry-level groomer or recent grooming school graduateย who wants to grow into an exceptional professional.
Who Weโre Looking For
- Grooming school graduate (or equivalent training)
- Able to completeย 3โ4 grooms per day to start, with a goal of increasing productivity as skills develop
- Strong desire toย learn, improve, and build a career
- Willingness toย receive constructive feedback and ongoing training
- Takes pride inย quality, safety, and consistency
- Works well in aย team-first, accountability-driven environment
- Willing to work atย either Salonย Location.
- location.
- Willing to perform bathing, prep work, and support tasks as part of the grooming role
Our Grooming Philosophy
At Gone to the Dogs, our groomers are more than stylists โ they act asย account managers for their clients and pets.
You will work alongside aย team of bathers and brand-focused front staffย to deliver aย high-touch, relationship-driven experienceย where clients feel like family.
This is aย team-based grooming model, not an isolated, transactional environment.
Why Groomers Stay Here
- Employees withย 10โ18+ year careersย with us
- Structured training andย ongoing skill development
- Team support fromย bathers and client care staff
- Established, respected brand withย consistent clientele
- Clear path to becoming aย high-performing, in-demand groomer
Role Responsibilities
- Performย 3โ4 quality grooms daily, increasing output over time
- Handle bathing and preparation workย as part of the grooming process and team flow
- Build relationships with clients as aย trusted grooming professional
- Work alongside team members to deliver aย seamless, high-quality experience
- Continuously improve throughย hands-on training and coaching
- Maintain aย clean, safe, and professional environment
Your Career Path
This role is designed for someone who wants to:
- Build speedย without sacrificing quality
- Develop advanced grooming and finishing techniques
- Grow into aย top-tier groomer and client relationship stylist
Full-Time Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k)
Locations
- Fairview Park
- North Ridgeville / Avon
What Success Looks Like Here
Our team takes pride in showing up prepared, supporting one another, and maintaining a consistent level of performance and professionalism every day. Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic are essential to success in this role.
Limited Opportunity
Weย rarely have openingsย because our team stays.
If youโre serious about building a long-term grooming career with a company that invests in you, this is your opportunity. Serious inquiries only.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 โ 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can successfully groom 3-4 dogs during a shift as an entry level groomer
- Willing to be trained to enhance my grooming skills
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Groomer training: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Pet grooming certification or hands on training equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
Offering Alternative Dog Care Since 1998
Gone to the Dogs was developed with a better way in mind. As life long dog owners, we were fed up with subpar dog care- and we knew we werenโt alone! So we stirred up a community of people who expect a lot more out of the industry they entrust to care for their dogs.
OUR MISSION
Dogโs are integral parts of our families. Our mission is to equip dog owners to holistically care for their companions through providing high quality, humane dog products and services.
DOG PEOPLE CARING FOR DOGS
We created this place to celebrate the bond between human and dog. Our dog salons and daycare centers provide safe, consistent, and customized are so you have the opportunity to enrich the life of your canine companion. All our staff agree- itโs rewarding work and weโre in it for the long haul.
Our team was brought together by a natural love for dogs, excellence, efficiency, and a never ending pursuit of perfecting their craft. The result? A family environment of highly skilled employees who love their jobs.