Best Companies to Work for as a Groomer
Find the best grooming employers ranked by job variety, geographic reach, pay, and career opportunity. Updated from live data.
Where should you work as a dog groomer? Which markets are booming? We built this Best Companies to Work for as a Groomer ranking by analyzing live job data from GroomerJob.com to answer exactly those questions. The 15 results below are ranked using a composite methodology that weighs multiple factors — not just a single metric. The data refreshes regularly, so these rankings evolve as the market shifts.
Methodology
This ranking scores grooming companies across four dimensions: job volume, role diversity, geographic footprint, and compensation. A company hiring for groomers, bathers, managers, and stylists across multiple states with competitive pay will rank higher than one offering a single role type in one location. The goal is to identify employers offering the richest career ecosystems.
| Rank | Company | Jobs | Role Types | States | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petco | 377 | 2 | 49 | $40k |
| 2 | Zoomin Groomin Middlesex North | 2 | 1 | 1 | $144k |
| 3 | Zoomin Groomin Central Fairfax VA | 2 | 1 | 1 | $143k |
| 4 | Zoomin Groomin Puget Sound WA | 3 | 1 | 1 | $137k |
| 5 | PetSmart | 73 | 1 | 22 | $51k |
| 6 | Zoomin Groomin | 3 | 2 | 2 | $122k |
| 7 | Edgewell Personal Care | 1 | 1 | 1 | $125k |
| 8 | Zoomin Groomin Newport News, VA | 2 | 2 | 1 | $123k |
| 9 | Zoomin Groomin NW Arkansas | 1 | 1 | 1 | $124k |
| 10 | Zoomin Groomin Forsyth/Gwinnett County GA | 10 | 2 | 1 | $112k |
| 11 | Zoomin Groomin Chicago | 1 | 1 | 1 | $118k |
| 12 | Barkbus | 46 | 3 | 10 | $59k |
| 13 | Zoomin Groomin New Rochelle NY | 1 | 1 | 1 | $109k |
| 14 | Zoomin Groomin Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | 1 | 1 | $108k |
| 15 | Zoomin Groomin South Fort Myers, FL | 2 | 2 | 1 | $105k |
What This Means for Your Job Search
Rankings are useful for identifying trends and comparing options, but every groomer's priorities are different. Some value high pay above all else; others prioritize schedule flexibility, location, or the chance to work with specific breeds. Let this ranking inform your search, then explore the full listings on GroomerJob.com to find positions that match what matters most to you. The market is active and new opportunities appear regularly.
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