# Professional Pet Groomer (W2 with Benefits) with Bonus 1k-3k

> Designer Paws Salon · Columbus, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-03

**Salary:** USD 60,000–100,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Step into a career, not just a job! **Designer Paws Salon** is one of Ohio’s premier, award-winning grooming salons. We are known for our competitive-level talent, supportive team culture, and commitment to the craft.

We believe that groomers are true artists. That’s why we provide a modern, clean environment equipped with a dedicated support staff (including front desk receptionists and professional bathers) so you can focus entirely on what you do best: styling beautiful pets!

-   Commission + Tips (W2 position). Our groomers typically earn between **$60,000 and $100,000+ per year** ($1,500 – $2,500+ weekly).
-   W2 Position. We pay half your employment taxes so you aren’t hit with heavy 1099 tax bills!
-   Dog grooming in patterns and freestyle using hand scissoring skills
-   Maintain a clean, organized workstation
-   It's a plus if you can groom cats
-   It's a plus if you can Hand Strip
-   We support you to learn new skills
-   We have supporting staff with Front staff, Cleaner, Bathers

1k Bonus for Cat Groomer

1K Bonus for Hand Stripper

1k Bonus for Master Groomer

Bonus can be stacked!

## Requirements

-   Ideally 2+ years of professional grooming experience (though we are happy to coach talented groomers with slightly less experience!)
-   Strong hand-scissoring skills and a passion for styling.
-   A professional, upbeat, and team-oriented attitude. We maintain a healthy, smoke-free, and vape-free work environment.
-   Comfortably styling dogs of all sizes, including large and giant breeds
-   Must be able to work Saturdays (our busiest, most lucrative day!)
-   Able to lift up to 50 lbs

## Benefits

-   401k
-   50% Employer paid Healthcare
-   50% Employer paid Dental
-   50% Employer paid Vision
-   Short Term Disability
-   Paid Vacation
-   Time off for Thanksgiving, Christmas
-   Retail Discounts
-   Paid Uniform
-   Company paid Pettech Class (Pet CPR Class) every 2 years
-   Learn2groomdogs.com Subscription
-   Paid Continuing Education Class / Competition Entry Fee
-   Learn to do Creative Grooming, Hand Stripping, and Cat Grooming
-   Bring your pet to work

## Apply

[Apply at Designer Paws Salon](https://apply.workable.com/designer-paws-salon/j/B8E5BFD9B4/apply)

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