Join the Top Shelf Grooming LLC Team as a Professional Dog Groomer!
Are you passionate about animals and skilled in dog grooming? Top Shelf Grooming LLC is looking to hire two motivated Dog Groomers — one for our main location in Lima, and one for our Wapakoneta location. While prior experience is preferred, we welcome candidates eager to join the animal industry and learn and grow — we are willing to provide training for the right fit.
At Top Shelf Grooming LLC, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive, supportive, and team-oriented environment where every member’s contribution is valued. We believe that personal growth drives business success, and we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and advance your career. Dog grooming is a competitive field, and your success will depend on your ability to maintain and build your clientele.
Locations: Main Location — 3235 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH
Wapakoneta Location — 16082 Middle Pike, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (salon located inside RB Kennels)
Requirements:
- Professional dog grooming experience preferred
- Over 18 years of age
- Full-time preferred, part-time is ok!
- Positive, team-oriented perspective
- Reliable transportation
- Knowledge of various haircuts and styles, including AKC standards
- Confidence working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Strong passion for animal care and willingness to learn and improve
- Ability to safely handle dogs, including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Excellent communication skills to understand and guide clients on grooming services best suited for their pets
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workspace
- Flexible availability, including weekends
- Experience with cat grooming is a plus — we’re happy to train interested candidates!
Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of grooming services, including basic shave-downs, trims, deshedding, and more
- Provide a professional, polished finish to every groom
- Respond promptly and professionally to client calls and messages
- Schedule appointments and manage your daily grooming calendar efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized grooming area during and after your shift
- Along with maintaining your schedule with dogs, you need to make sure you plan your days off and vacations to give yourself a work/life balance.
- Maintain grooming equipment, including blades, clippers, and scissors
- Document detailed notes on each dog’s grooming process
- Encourage rebooking and maintain client follow-up
- Educate pet owners on grooming care and maintenance
- Photograph pets post-groom to share with their owners
- Support other areas of Top Shelf Grooming LLC as needed, including general maintenance, cleaning, doggy daycare, and overnight boarding
Training Program: No prior grooming experience? No problem! We are willing to train the right candidate. You’ll start with bathing, nail trims, and basic grooming tasks, progressing to more advanced hair cutting and finishing techniques with mentorship from our experienced team. Gain hands-on experience with a variety of breeds and temperaments as you build your skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on 43% commission
- Weekly pay
- Average weekly earnings range from $500 to $700, depending on sales performance (not including tips)
- W2 employment
- Opportunity to earn professional grooming certifications
- A positive, growth-focused team environment
- Experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) after probationary period, plus unlimited unpaid time off
- Provided blades, clippers, and scissors, with all sharpening and equipment maintenance covered
- Additional benefits after your first year with us
How to Apply: If you’re excited to build a rewarding career in dog grooming and want to grow with a supportive team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume. If you are interested in training, include a brief statement about why you want to join Top Shelf Grooming LLC. Be sure to specify which location (Lima or Wapakoneta) you are applying for in your application.
Become part of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners through expert grooming care!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Pet grooming: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wapakoneta, OH 45895: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person