Free Pet Grooming Invoice Template & Generator
Create a free pet grooming invoice that itemizes every service, from a bath-and-brush to a full breed cut, nail trim, or de-shedding treatment. Add coat-condition or large-breed surcharges, total it automatically, and download a polished PDF for each pet parent.
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| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full groom — medium breed | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| De-shedding treatment | 1 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
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Pet Grooming Invoicing by the Numbers
A clear invoice helps your grooming business get paid the day a dog walks out the door, instead of chasing clients weeks later. Pet owners keep spending, too: total U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $158 billion in 2025, up 3.7% from the prior year, according to the American Pet Products Association (2025). Late payment is still common across small businesses, though: 56% of U.S. small businesses are owed money from unpaid invoices, averaging about $17,500 each, according to the Intuit QuickBooks 2025 US Small Business Late Payments Report. Adding an online payment option helps. Invoices that offer convenient online payment get paid up to twice as fast, according to Xero (2024).
What a pet grooming invoice should include
List each service separately — bath, full groom, nail trim, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, or de-shedding — and note the pet's name and breed so the record is clear. Add surcharges for large breeds, matted or aggressive coats, and de-matting time, since these affect your pricing. Include the appointment date and any retail products sold, like shampoo, as taxable line items.
Surcharges and getting paid as a groomer
Groomers commonly add fees for matting, large or double-coated breeds, and pets that need extra handling time, so spell these out on the invoice to avoid surprises at pickup. Most clients pay at pickup by card or cash, but a detailed invoice doubles as a receipt and a record for repeat clients on grooming schedules. Track every appointment for your taxes, especially if you run a mobile grooming van as a sole proprietor.
How to make a pet grooming invoice in 7 steps
Open the invoice with the fields already set up
Start from this page so the invoice loads with line items and wording used for pet grooming work. Creating and previewing needs no account.
Add your details and the client
Enter your business name, address and contact details, then the client name and billing address exactly as they should appear on the record.
Give the invoice a number and dates
Use a unique invoice number in one unbroken run, then set the issue date and the due date so the payment term is unambiguous.
Replace the sample lines with the work you did
Swap the example lines for the real job. Describe each item plainly enough that the client recognises it without calling you. The starting lines here open with full groom — medium breed.
Check the totals and any tax
Totals calculate as you type. Confirm the quantities, rates and any tax line against your own records, since sales tax rules and what is taxable differ by jurisdiction.
State how and when to pay
Add the payment terms, the methods you accept and any late fee your agreement allows, so the client has no reason to wait for clarification.
Preview, then download the PDF
Read the finished invoice before you send it. Preview is free; a PDF download costs $4.99, or is included with Unlimited.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a pet grooming invoice for free?
Choose the pet grooming template above, enter the pet's name and breed, then add a line for each service such as a full groom, nail trim, or de-shedding plus any surcharges. Totals calculate automatically. You can preview the invoice free and download a watermark-free PDF on the paid plan to print or email at pickup.
Do pet groomers charge sales tax?
In most states grooming is a non-taxable service, but a few states tax pet-care or grooming services, and retail products you sell, like shampoo or conditioner, are usually taxable goods. Rules vary by state, so confirm with your tax authority and list any products as separate line items so tax applies only to those goods, not the grooming.
Why do groomers add surcharges to the invoice?
Grooming time and supplies vary a lot by pet, so groomers add fees for matting, de-matting, large or double-coated breeds, and pets that need extra handling. Listing these as separate line items keeps your invoice transparent and prevents disputes at pickup. It also documents why two same-breed dogs may be priced differently and supports accurate records for your taxes.