Professional Dog Groomer / Pet Stylist - Woof Gang Cave Creek Potential to Earn $95,000+ Annually | 50% Commission + 100% Tips — Paid Daily | Brand-New Salon | Flexible Schedule Love grooming, but ready for a better salon experience? Come help us build something special from the ground up. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Cave Creek is a brand-new salon opening in the Cave Creek/Tatum Ranch area, and we're looking for talented groomers who love what they do and want to work somewhere that values quality, safety, teamwork, and professional respect. We believe great groomers shouldn't feel like they're working on an assembly line. At Woof Gang, it's quality over quantity . You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with your clients, take pride in your work, and be part of a supportive team in a beautiful new salon with brand-new equipment. Why Woof Gang Cave Creek? At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do. Our furry friends mean the world to us. Passion and care for animals are at the core of everything we do. Grooming with love since 2007, we take the stress out of grooming and put love into it. We believe every pet deserves a personalized grooming experience filled with the love and care needed to help them look and feel their very best! We carry the best pet food, and our bakery treats are made fresh with natural ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cave Creek is a locally owned, neighborhood pet retail and grooming salon/spa. We are committed to the happiness, health, and well-being of pets — and how they look! The well-being and safety of our pets are our top priority. We care for our furry friends as if they were our own. We bring joy and kindness to all pets and parents who enter our stores. We take the stress out of grooming and put love into it. We believe that everyone deserves a treat. What Makes Us Different? Quality over quantity — never assembly-line grooming A caring, supportive, team-based environment Professional education, mentorship, and Woof Gang grooming resources Grooming is an art — your experience, creativity, and professional judgment are respected

Pay & Benefits:

Experienced groomers have the potential to earn $95,000+ annually through 50% service commission, 100% of tips, bonuses, rewards, and incentives. Individual results will vary based on schedule, client volume, service mix, average ticket, tips, and performance incentives. We handle the phones and booking so our experienced groomers can focus on their clients, their craft, and managing their grooming day effectively.

Why Groomers Will Love Working Here:

50% grooming commission + 100% of tips — tips paid daily Potential to earn $95,000+ annually Brand-new salon with brand-new professional equipment Flexible full-time and part-time schedules Paid time off for eligible full-time groomers Sign-on bonus potential for qualified experienced groomers Performance bonuses and team/individual incentive opportunities Tool-sharpening allowance Ongoing professional training and career development Woof Gang grooming curriculum and Learning Hub access Front-desk support for phones, scheduling, check-in and check-out No assembly-line grooming — quality and pet safety come first Professional autonomy and respect for groomer expertise Hands-on, owner-operated location Employee discounts on retail products Career-growth opportunities as Cave Creek and future locations grow

What You'll Do:

Provide professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, de-matting, clipping, scissoring, breed-specific styling, nail care, sanitary trims and other grooming services while maintaining Woof Gang's standards for safety, quality and customer care. You'll also build relationships with pet parents, communicate grooming recommendations, help customers understand their pet's coat and grooming needs, and make sure every dog leaves looking — and feeling — their best. Ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of all pets. Collaborate with a supportive grooming and store team.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2 years of professional dog-grooming experience; 3+ years preferred. Strong clipping, scissoring, and finishing skills Understands safe and compassionate animal handling Takes pride in producing beautiful, consistent work Communicates well with pet parents Dependable, positive, and team-oriented A desire to continue learning and growing professionally Genuine love for dogs and the grooming profession Cat grooming experience is a plus! A portfolio or photos of your work are encouraged — we care much more about your grooming ability than how polished your resume looks.

Culture:

Quality over quantity. Woof Gang Cave Creek prioritizes a safe, caring workplace and groomer well-being. No assembly-line grooming or arbitrary production quotas — quality, pet safety, and a great finished groom come first. -- A Different Kind of Grooming Salon -- We're building a workplace where talented groomers can enjoy coming to work. You'll have a hands-on owner who understands that groomers are skilled professionals, a team focused on safety and customer experience, and a brand-new environment where we can create the culture together from day one. If you're an experienced groomer who loves the profession but feels like there should be a better place to do it, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation Explained:

With an $85 average service ticket and five dogs per day, 50% service commission alone equals approximately $53,000 annually before tips, bonuses, rewards, and incentives. As you build your clientele, increase your average ticket, and add spa services, your earning potential grows with you.

For example:

five dogs per day, 50 working weeks per year, a $109 average service ticket, and average customer tips of approximately 20% would produce total annual earnings of about $95,000. Come help us paint Cave Creek pink — one freshly groomed pup at a time.

Pay:

Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person