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Part-Time to Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Established Client Base You bring the passion—we'll bring the clients. Prairie Peak Kennels in Battle Lake, Minnesota, a voted #1 grooming facility in Otter Tail County, is growing our client base, and we are looking for another dog groomer to join our professional team at our Battle Lake location. We also have another location in Fargo and are looking to hire a groomer there or a groomer willing to commute is a third option as well but not required. Whether you are an experienced groomer with an established skill set, a newer groomer looking for mentorship, or someone with animal-care experience who wants to learn the profession, we would love to meet you. We are open to a wide range of experience levels, schedules, and availability—and we are willing to provide FREE in-house training for the right person. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding grooming career without having to start a business, find your own customers, manage a building, insurance, taxes, or handle all the administrative work yourself including the occasional difficult client. Prairie Peak has an established and growing customer base, a strong reputation in the community, and dogs already coming through our doors for daycare, boarding, training, enrichment, and grooming. We will help fill your schedule so you can focus on what you do best: caring for dogs and producing beautiful, professional results.

Position Professional Dog Groomer or Groomer-in-Training Location:

Prairie Peak Kennels, Battle Lake, Minnesota Employment:

Part-time to full-time

Schedule:

Flexible, based on availability and client demand

Compensation:

Depending on experience our commission range is approximately 55%-65%(after bonuses and tips are figured) , depending on experience, skill level, productivity, and responsibilities, plus tips, benefits, and performance bonuses. This is equivalent to $26 - $36 dollars an hour. Commission-based compensation gives motivated groomers the opportunity to directly increase their income as their experience, efficiency, schedule, and client following grow plus we have performance bonuses and loyalty bonuses available. Why Groom at Prairie Peak? Join our small team of 7 at Prairie Peak so we can work as a small unit to help serve the dogs in need in our community. Some dog owners in Battle Lake drive out of town to get service because we are booked. We aim to serve ALL dogs in our area and bring others clients in from outside our community due to our reputation for quality service. We will also help provide relocation assistance as needed.

Our groomers benefit from:

An established and growing customer base Dogs already visiting us for boarding, daycare, enrichment, and training Flexible part-time or full-time scheduling options Competitive commission range of approximately 50%-65% DOE after bonuses and tips figured. Customer tips in addition to commission show a potential of an additional $15,000 in yearly income if full time. Opportunities for performance and growth bonuses In-house training and professional development Administrative and scheduling support A professional grooming space within a full-service dog facility The opportunity to build repeat clientele and long-term relationships A stable, family-owned company that has served dog owners since 2013 A team that understands dog behavior, safe handling, and professional animal care Our goal is to bring the clients to you, support your growth, and help you build a full and profitable grooming schedule while we all enjoy serving and connecting with the dog clients in our community. Grooming Services May Include Depending on your current skill level and training, responsibilities may include: Professional bathing, drying, brushing, and coat preparation Full haircuts and breed-standard or customer-requested styles Clipper work, scissoring, blending, and finishing Deshedding and undercoat removal Dematting and coat restoration Sanitary trims, feet-and-fanny trims, and face trims Nail trimming and nail grinding Ear cleaning and ear-hair removal when appropriate Teeth brushing and other grooming add-on services Grooming dogs of different breeds, sizes, ages, and coat types Identifying skin, coat, ear, tick, matting, or general health concerns Communicating observations and grooming recommendations to clients Maintaining a clean, sanitary, organized, and professional grooming area Keeping accurate grooming notes and client preferences Recommending appropriate grooming schedules and follow-up appointments Treating every dog with patience, kindness, confidence, and respect Cleaning of workspace and working along side our current groomer at times. Less-experienced candidates may begin with bathing, drying, brushing, nail care, sanitation, and grooming assistance before advancing into complete haircuts and higher-level grooming services. Who We're Looking For We are interested in candidates at many different stages of their grooming careers. You may be a great fit if you are: An experienced professional groomer looking for a stronger client base to add to their following A groomer who wants to work part-time or add additional grooming days A newer groomer who wants continued coaching and hands-on experience A bather or grooming assistant ready to advance An animal-care professional interested in learning a valuable career skill A dependable person who takes pride in detailed, high-quality work Someone who genuinely enjoys both dogs and their owners Comfortable working independently while remaining connected to a larger team Patient and composed when working with nervous, elderly, energetic, or difficult dogs Professional in communication, appearance, sanitation, and customer service Motivated to grow your skills, speed, clientele, and earning potential Previous grooming experience is preferred but not required for every applicant . Character, dependability, coachability, animal-handling ability, and attention to detail are extremely important to us. Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to: Safely lift and reposition dogs weighing approximately 50 pounds Stand for extended periods Bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive grooming movements Safely control dogs of different sizes and energy levels Work around water, dryers, grooming tools, cleaning products, hair, and pet dander Maintain composure in an active dog-care environment Our Mission and Culture Prairie Peak Kennels is a family-owned dog-care company established in 2013. Our mission is to provide a complete package of services that helps "PEAK" the relationship between dogs and their owners while giving dogs the best quality of life possible. We believe excellent grooming is about more than appearance. A professional groomer improves a dog's comfort, cleanliness, health, and overall well-being while giving owners confidence that their dog is being treated with patience and care. Our team is guided by honesty, humility, initiative, professionalism, teamwork, and respect for the dignity of both dogs and people. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to that culture and build a meaningful position—not simply complete appointments and go home. Compensation and Benefits Commission range of approximately 55%-65% including tips and bonuses figured Flexible scheduling Part-time through full-time opportunities Aflac accident/disability insurance for home/work 401(k) matching Paid time off Employee discounts Professional development assistance In-house grooming and dog-handling training Opportunities for increased responsibility and earning potential Benefit eligibility may vary according to position, schedule, and average hours worked. If you feel like you would be a good fit, we want to schedule an interview. Contact us directly or apply to the application here.

Pay:

$25.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Ability to

Commute:

Battle Lake, MN 56515 (Required)

Work Location:

In person