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HIRING: Professional Pet Groomers (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Apply Now; onboarding starts mid-October 2026

Location: 1460 Hanging Rock Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316

(Situated on a beautiful 8.5-acre residential property)

Position: Pet Groomer (2 Openings — Full-Time or Part-Time)

Pay: New to grooming starting at $16 Hourly Base Wage + Bonus Commission option (Once Weekly Sales Threshold is Met) + 100% Tips.

Potential to make $30,000 - $58,000 annually. You have the ability to make more based on your skills.

Experience: 2+ years of professional grooming experience strongly preferred, but willing to train someone with previous animal handling experience.

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Job Summary

Join our supportive team as a Pet Groomer at All Access Dogs LLC, where your technical skill and passion for pet styling come together in a clean, 1-on-1, enjoyable environment.

Located on a peaceful 8.5-acre property in Boiling Springs, SC, our salon operates under a strict "Safety Over Speed" philosophy—meaning quality care, patience, and animal well-being will always come before volume targets. In this role, you will guide each assigned pet through their entire salon journey (check-in, prep, bath, blow-dry, haircut, and check-out) while building lasting, trust-based relationships with pet parents.

It's important to know that we are a small family-run business that is established within our personal home, so only candidates with respect, integrity, a clean record, and drug free should apply.

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Benefits & Pay Structure

• "Best of Both Worlds" Compensation: W-2 Employee. Enjoy a guaranteed hourly base wage so slow seasons or cancellations never hurt your wallet, plus bonus commission once you hit your weekly sales threshold—giving you the safety of predictable income with uncapped earning potential.
• 100% Direct Tips: Retain 100% of cash and digital tips.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Earn Paid Time Off (PTO), enjoy paid major holidays, and receive your birthday off as a fully paid holiday after 90 days.
• Personal Pet Privileges: Enjoy free personal pet grooming privileges (use of salon tubs, tables, and products), free outdoor training field and Sniffspot rentals, and the ability to bring a well-mannered personal dog to work.
• Tool & Career Support: Complimentary professional shear sharpening twice a year, access to company backup equipment, and fully sponsored trip coverage for the prestigious Groom’d seminar event (every even-numbered year).
• Employee Perks: Access to at-cost wholesale pet supplies and retail and compassionate unpaid Pawternity (new puppy), Pet and family Bereavement leave.
• Workplace Independence: Opportunities to collaborate directly with management to customize and manage your own booking schedule after 90 days.
• Comfort & Safety: High-end electric raised tables and tub to promote good health and maintain good posture. Company provides slings, harnesses, groomer wall, groomer helper, muzzles, and more to aid in supporting dogs and to maintain safety and alleviate strain on your body.

* Our business supports continuing education in our industry and respects home/work-life balance.

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Duties

• Perform end-to-end, 1-on-1 grooming services including checking client in, bathing, drying, brushing, haircutting, styling according to breed standards or owner preferences, and checking client out.
• Safely handle dogs using proper restraint tools (groom loops, wall restraints, support slings) and adhere strictly to our safety policies.
• Perform routine hygiene care, including nail trims/dremeling, ear cleaning, and skin/coat assessments, reporting any skin or health anomalies to management and relaying concerns to the owners.
• Maintain complete client communication continuity—discussing styling preferences at check-in, delivering aftercare instructions at pickup, and logging detailed service notes.
• Keep assigned grooming stations, tubs, tables, and shared salon spaces clean, disinfected, and organized throughout the day and perform a full clean at the end of the day.
• Collaborate respectfully with teammates on heavy lifts or challenging handling situations, and keep the salon environment positive, professional, and drama-free.
• Must be willing to wear company-provided or your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a face mask, gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection while performing duties to maintain health and safety.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Capable of efficiently handling a minimum of 5 dogs per day.
• Availability to work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and alternating Saturdays.
• Knowledgeable in breed standard grooms.
• Skills in scissoring, general cleaning, nail trimming, styling, and all other pet grooming functions.
• Must be able and willing to work with dogs of all sizes and breeds!
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Grooming Expertise: 2+ years of professional grooming experience preferred, with strong styling skills, coat knowledge, and proper tool handling (portfolio/photos required).
• Tools required for the job: Groomers should have their own set of shears, clippers with blades and guard combs, and brushes. However, in the unlikely event that your tools malfunction, we have spares available until you're able to have them repaired or replaced. We also have a maintenance person able to assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and providing potential repairs on site free of charge.
• Animal Handling & Safety: Strong knowledge of canine body language, safe restraint techniques, and a compassionate, patient approach to handling dogs.
• Workplace Standards: Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented, with high standards for personal hygiene and a commitment to working in a drug-free, smoke-free, vape-free facility.
• Communication: Clear, friendly communication skills for greeting clients and providing detailed, legible service notes in our management software.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand, bend, and safely assist with lifting heavy dogs throughout an active shift using proper safety equipment or team-lifting support.
• Certifications: Pre-employment drug screening and background check are required. Pet CPR & First Aid Certification required within the first 12 months (fully paid for/provided by the company).

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How to Apply

Ready to join a team that values your skill, time, and safety?

Send interest here via Indeed

OR

• Visit our website and download and fill out our Job Application. https://www.allaccessdogs.com/careers
• Email your completed application, resume, references, and portfolio/photos of your work to the email provided on our website with the subject line "Job Application — Groomer".
• Alternatively, feel free to drop off your application and portfolio in person at our salon during regular business hours Tuesday-Friday:

Location Site: 1460 Hanging Rock Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

If you are passionate about working with animals and have experience in pet grooming or a related field, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of dedicated pet care professionals!

All applicants are asked to provide a resume and submit a photo portfolio (5-10 photos of their work).

Stage one: Face-to-face interview.

Stage two: Paid working interview to evaluate a candidate's skill level, consisting of grooming a minimum of one Shih Tzu and one large doodle.

Join All Access Dogs LLC to build a rewarding grooming career where your time, hands, and heart are truly valued, and every day is focused on quality care in a safe, supportive environment!

At All Access Dogs LLC, we empower our team members to thrive in a clean, professional, and drama-free environment situated on a beautiful 8.5-acre facility in Boiling Springs, SC. We believe that exceptional care starts with taking great care of our staff, which is why we offer an industry-leading employment package—combining guaranteed hourly pay, uncapped bonus commission, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, continuing education stipends, and exceptional personal pet perks. Built on an open-door management policy, balanced daily workloads, and an absolute commitment to safety over speed, our salon provides experienced groomers with the independence, appreciation, and stability they deserve to build a rewarding career.