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The minimum qualifications you need to become a grooming assistant include a high school diploma and either a certificate from a formal training program or experience working with an advanced groomer, learning the responsibilities of the trade. You also need to be comfortable around animals, particularly dogs and other pets. As you progress in your career, you can seek out a certification to command more money or attract high-end clients. Some of the skills that help you complete your duties include attention to detail to make sure the animals are clean, animal training and care skills, patience, and customer service skills. You may work in a pet store, for a dog groomer, at a kennel, or on a self-employed basis.

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Top Types Of Grooming Assistant Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Grooming Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • The Barking Dog

    Salary range: $26,000 - $32,500

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  • Entry Level Dog Kennel

    Salary range: $29,500 - $41,000

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  • Happy Dog

    Salary range: $26,000 - $32,500

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  • Hounds Town

    Salary range: $36,500 - $75,000

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  • Summer Kennel Assistant

    Salary range: $20,000 - $30,000

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  • Dog Boarding

    Salary range: $29,500 - $41,000

    Dog boarding facilities provide short- or long-term care for dogs. Dog owners may use them as a daycare, dropping off their dog in the morning and picking them at the end of their workday. Others use them for longer trips, such as for vacations that last multiple days or even weeks. Some dog boarding facilities also offer dog grooming. There are various positions necessary to ensure the boarding facility functions efficiently. A dog boarding attendant's duties include cleaning the kennels and living areas, maintaining equipment (brushes, leashes, bowls, carriers), providing fresh water and food as directed, socializing the dogs, taking dogs out for a walk, and assisting with the overall care of the pet. There are also positions as a dog groomer, dog trainer, boarding manager, or receptionist, depending on the size of the facility and the services offered.

  • Dog Daycare Attendant

    Salary range: $26,000 - $32,500

    Dog Daycare Attendant is a common job search query. Most salaries for Dog Daycare Attendant jobs pay between $26,000 (25th percentile) and $32,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dog Daycare Attendant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Central Bark

    Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

    Central Bark is a typical job search query Most salaries for Central Bark jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Central Bark job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dogs

    Salary range: $25,000 - $32,000

    Dogs is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Dogs jobs pay between $25,000 (25th percentile) and $32,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dogs job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Live In Kennel Assistant

    Salary range: $20,000 - $30,000

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