Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus
Arlington Heights , IL, US
Full-time

Overview

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, we are looking for Experienced Groomers to join our pack!

$1,500 sign-on bonus for New Groomer hires with 1+ years of experience!*

Responsibilities / Qualifications

As an experienced Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, 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

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 PAWsome!

Groomer key responsibilities include :

  • Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning.
  • Grooming and styling pets per owners’ instruction and / or according to breed standards.
  • Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
  • Developing 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.
  • Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
  • Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
  • Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.
  • Continuing to develop skills and pet grooming techniques while growing your career

PAWsome Groomer candidates will have :

  • A High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1-year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and / or experience under an established certified groomer.
  • Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to provide your own equipment (clippers / blades / scissors /
  • Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Candidates must pass the drug screening (in applicable states) and be 18 years or older.

If you are interested in starting a new career in Grooming apply for our Bather / student groomer (Groom Tech) role and find out more about our Paragon training program :

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