Searching for Our Mary Poppins of Dog Grooming ✂️🐾
Remember how the Banks children wrote a very specific list describing the nanny they wanted?
We’re doing the same — because we’re looking for our Mary Poppins.
Naturally, a groomer capable of all this magic deserves compensation that’s just as lovely—so here’s what that looks like:
- Full groom (1–25 lbs): $45–$50 (before tips)
- Full groom (26–70 lbs): $55–$72.50 (before tips)
- Full groom (71+ lbs): $82.50–$90 (before tips)
For context, our current groomer can complete a typical mixed 6-hour day of 1 large, 2 medium, and 2 small full grooms—earning approximately $280–$335 in commission, plus an additional ~$85–$100 in tips.
Additional bonuses for:
- Client referrals
- Rebooking & retention
- Strong communication & consistency
While the compensation is sweet, it takes a ‘spoonful of sugar’ attitude to truly thrive here. Here is what that looks like in action:
Our Mary Poppins in Action
- Sends same-day photo updates clients adore
- Keeps thoughtful notes so every dog gets consistent care
- Proactively confirms appointments and fills cancellations
- Uses downtime productively—like a quick nail trim for a daycare dog.
- Maintains a calm, predictable grooming flow dogs trust
- Notices when regular clients disappear and reaches out
- Honors a consistent schedule so clients know when to book
This is relationship-based grooming, not conveyor-belt grooming.
The Magic of This Role
- A Private Suite: No chaotic salon floors or shared tables.
- One Dog at a Time: Focus on quality over chaos, start to finish.
- Flexible Shift Lengths: High earning potential without the 10-hour burnout.
- Professional Autonomy: You’re the expert—we don’t micromanage your craft.
- Established client base: Our daycare and pet care clients already trust us.
Our version of what ‘Practically Perfect’ looks like:
- 24+ months recent professional grooming experience
- Formal grooming training OR documented apprenticeship
- Able to independently complete full grooms across breeds/sizes
- Reliable, punctual, and steady
- Comfortable completing a paid test groom
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand for the shift
- Live within ~15 minutes of Everett
🌂 Still nodding? You might be our Mary Poppins.
One part kindness. One part consistency. One part craftsmanship.
With just enough magic to make clients never want to lose you.
📩 Complete our online application—we’d love to meet you.
