Pet Bather

PetSmart

Alberta

On-site

CAD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Career pathing

PetSmart Grooming Academy

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet retail company is seeking a Professional Bather in the Greater Calgary area to provide grooming services and ensure a positive experience for pet parents. Responsibilities include performing various bathing services, maintaining store cleanliness, and assisting pet parents. The ideal candidate should be skilled in communication, flexible with hours, and passionate about pet care. Full-time hours are available with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Proficient in computer applications.
Able to react under pressure and maintain composure.
Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Engage with pet parents and provide salon services.
Perform bath and brush services and other pet care activities.
Ensure store cleanliness and participate in a positive workplace culture.
Handle check-in and check-out procedures.
Independently perform full bath and brush services and standalone services such as nail trims and dental care.
Recommend health and wellness solutions based on pet needs.
Maintain a safe environment for associates, pets and pet parents.
Take action if a sick/injured pet is identified and transport to the vet as needed.
Inform and sell merchandise and services.
Maintain total store cleanliness standards.
Assist in other departments as required; participate in Belonging and Recognition culture.
Follow all Company Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Flexibility to work varied hours

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

PetSmart – Job Description

PetSmart Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon specific services and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility for store cleanliness, recommending solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Successful completion of PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
Greets pet parents, answers their questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures.
Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures.
Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

Proficiency in computer applications.
Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

Benefits

Paid weekly
Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
401k
Tuition assistance
Associate discounts and perks
Paid time off for fulltime associates
Career pathing
PetSmart Grooming Academy
Development opportunities

Do What You Love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.

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