Careers at Groombar
Great groomers choose where they can grow
Join a team that's proud of its craft and invests in yours — from your first bath to your best scissor finish, and all the way to owning a Groombar.
We get it — because we've stood behind the table
Breed profiles, scissor finishes, hand stripping, coat care. Here's what every groomer can count on at Groombar.
High quality
An environment built for high-quality work, with the support to do your best and reach your potential.
Safety first
Safe handling, health checks at every check-in, and pet first aid and CPR — standard for everyone.
Continued education
Hands-on apprenticeships plus advanced seminars in Japanese-style grooming, hand stripping and breed standards.
Career growth
A clear path from Bather to Groomer, Lead Groomer, Grooming Instructor and franchise owner.
Team culture
Bathers, groomers and leads who have your back — on the table and on the floor.
Modern
Modern equipment, mobile vans, online booking and a brand you're proud to wear.
The details are the difference
Clean lines, finishing touches and show-quality grooms — this is the standard we hold, and the support we give you to reach it.
Learning you can see — with a dog on the table
Live demos on real coats. Advanced seminars in Japanese-style grooming, hand stripping and breed standards, taught by our own Lead Groomers and Instructors.
- Thoughtful scheduling that protects safe, beautiful grooms.
- Clear pay, tips, and real ways to earn more as you grow.
- Experienced groomers grow here, and new talent can train here.
Training programs and education opportunities vary by location. Groombar salons include both corporate and independently owned and operated franchise locations, so not every program is available at every location.
GOTHEART — our proprietary check-in training
GOTHEART is Groombar's own formula for how we welcome and check in every pet and pet parent. Each letter is a moment of connection — from the first greeting to the final thank you — built around the safety, health and well-being of the pets in our care. Every Groombar groomer and bather is trained in it.
Greet
Be genuine and positive — every pet parent and pet feels welcome from the first moment.
Observe
Read your client and personalize the experience to them and their pet.
Talk & Take Notes
Learn their needs and wants — and keep the pet's profile up to date.
Health Questions
Get to know the dog in your care, from preexisting conditions to recent vet visits.
Evaluation
Complete the 8-point check-in: gait, coat, skin, rear, eyes, mouth, ears and nails.
Additional Services
Offer solutions tailored to everything you've observed — never a generic up-sell.
Release Forms
Make sure we have everything we need to care for the pet entrusted to us.
Thank You
Thank them for choosing us — and give a precise pickup time, every time.
Proof, not adjectives
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Career levels
Bather to Franchise Owner
18 yrs
Proven model
Grow-our-own apprenticeships
4–6 wks
Bather training
Groombar Certified Bather
$$$
Company competitions
Cash prizes for top groomers
Programs, prizes and career opportunities vary by location. Groombar salons include both corporate and independently owned and operated franchise locations, so not everything shown here is offered at every location.
See where you're going before you apply
- 1
Bather
Certified Bather training and a strong foundation
- 2
Groomer
Apprenticeship in advanced styles and techniques
- 3
Lead Groomer
Lead the craft and the salon team
- 4
Grooming Instructor
Train the next generation of groomers
- 5
Franchise Owner
Mobile and salon business investments available
Explore franchising
Certificates in hand and trophies on stage — proof the path works.
Show us your work
Share your grooms, your Instagram and where you'd love to work. Experienced groomers grow here, and new talent can train here.