Now Hiring — Busy, Established Shop
Eze Paws is an established dog grooming shop in Whitestone, Queens with a loyal base of local clients and a full appointment book. We're open, busy, and adding a groomer to the team. You'll start with a steady schedule of dogs from your first day — no ramp-up, no building a book from scratch.
What You'll Do
- Bath, brush, dry, and full-groom dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Breed-standard cuts, sanitary trims, nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth brushing
- Communicate clearly with owners about coat condition, behavior notes, and any concerns
- Keep your station clean, sanitized, and fully stocked
- Handle dogs calmly and safely — including the occasional grumpy senior or anxious puppy
What You DON'T Have to Worry About
- Booking, scheduling, software, or check-in / check-out — we handle all of that
- Marketing or finding clients — we have a steady stream of repeat customers, and we run the ads to keep it growing
- Front-of-house or register work
- Ordering supplies or inventory
Your job is simple: do your best work and communicate well. We handle everything else.
Compensation
- 50% commission on every dog you groom. No daily quotas, no nickel-and-diming.
- Posted range is $17.00 – $45.00 per hour (NY pay-transparency disclosure). Actual earnings depend on your speed and how many dogs you take. Experienced groomers with a full schedule consistently land in the upper end of that range.
- Tips are 100% yours.
- Paid weekly via W2.
Real W2, Real Benefits — Not 1099
Most NYC grooming shops pay 1099. We pay W2, which means:
- About 7.65% more in your pocket — we cover the employer-side payroll taxes you'd be paying yourself on a 1099
- Paid sick days (NY state law)
- Workers' comp + disability if you get hurt on the job or off
- Real pay stubs — makes renting, financing a car, or getting a mortgage actually possible
Requirements
- 1+ year of professional grooming experience preferred
- Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments
- Reliable, punctual, and professional with clients
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to ~50 lbs
- Authorized to work in the US
- English required; Spanish a plus
Nice to Have
- Experience with breed-specific cuts (Doodles, Bichons, Poodles, Schnauzers, terrier hand-stripping)
Pay Transparency (NY Labor Law §194-b)
The posted hourly range of $17.00 – $45.00 represents a good-faith estimate of compensation for this commission-based role. Actual earnings vary based on volume and experience.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or NYC law.