Pet Groomer

PetSmart; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks

Paid time off for full-time associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

A pet retail company in Kingston is looking for a Pet Groomer to provide grooming services and engage with pet parents. The role requires prior grooming experience or successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a clean environment are essential. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends are necessary. Competitive benefits include health, dental, and a 401k.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes.
• Maintains cleanliness and humane conditions for all pets.

Job description

Pet Groomer at PetSmart

Overview

PetSmart’s Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and best in class salon services while upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role shares responsibility for cleanliness and pet health and safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Independently performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
• 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.
• Conducts salon appointment reminder calls, maintains client records and consults with pet parents on services offered.
• Performs check-in and check-out procedures for grooming appointments, including applicable paperwork and rebooking.
• Promotes opportunities to grow salon sales to help achieve sales targets and productivity, and any other relevant salon metrics.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area, by performing maintenance throughout the day including end of day cleaning in accordance with the maintenance checklist.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• 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

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of experience in the Stylist in Training role with successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification, or passes the salon technical evaluation.
• 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. Specific vision abilities required 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 include depth perception.
• While performing duties, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, and high noise levels. Exposure to live animals is common.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll help customers with pets, celebrate milestones, and contribute to moments that matter for pets and their families. PetSmart values diversity and the unique perspectives of its associates.

Apply now. This listing may not reflect current openings, and roles are filled as needed. For benefits and more, see https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/

PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in the application process as required by law.