THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR EXPERIENCED PET GROOMERS - THIS IS NOT A POSTING FOR GENERAL TEAM MEMBERS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE PET GROOMER POSITION AND HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERIENCE.
Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool he needs to wear shades? We call that petcentricity ! If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, then come work in our neighborhood!
As a Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, you will :
- get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever
- see excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal
- make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
- help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for
- trim a guinea pig’s nails, because your customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species!)
all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush?
No, you are more than that. You are PAWesome!
Groomer key responsibilities include :
- Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning
- Groom and style pets per owners’ instruction and / or according to breed standards
- Ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all times
- Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
- Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
- Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
- Assist store team members during grooming downtime
- Successful completion of Safety, Bather / Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification
A PAWsome Groomer will :
- Have a High school diploma or GED
- Have 1 year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and / or experience under an established certified groomer
- Have 1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they’ve provided top notch service
- Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
- Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
- Candidates must be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays. All candidates must pass the background and validated selection test, and be 18 years or older.
Candidates with less than 1 year of grooming experience that show desire and aptitude for the role may be considered for a Groomer Tech (bather) role.
This job is commission based with your earnings tied to your sales generated as a groomer.