Experienced Groomer 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
PAWsome Groomer will:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have 1 year or more of grooming experience and possess formal training certification and/or experience under an established 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 drug, background and validated selection test
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Certified groomers are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus upon hire and completion of 90 day probationary period! Full-time Team Members will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid time off including Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options
- 401(k) with a company match
- Ongoing training and development
AAP/EEO Statement: Pet Supplies Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer