Pet Groomer

PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet service provider in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Pet Groomer to provide exceptional grooming services. The successful candidate will engage with pet parents, recommend health solutions, and maintain the highest hygiene standards. Strong organizational skills and prior experience in grooming or completion of training are essential. This position offers flexible hours, paid weekly, and includes various health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits

Group RRSP with company match

Paid Time off for full‑time associates

Associate discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and safety measures required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full grooming services including baths and trims.
• Engage with pet parents and recommend services.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the grooming area.

Skills

Prior grooming experience

Computer proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in schedule

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

PetSmart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pet Groomer

About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Benefits that benefit you

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• Group Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Paid Time off for full‑time associates
• Associate discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Job summary

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 of cleanliness and pet health and safety standards.

Essential responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:

• 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 job with Successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification program 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.

Essential 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, as well as 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.

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.

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

*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/

*Part‑time employees in Saskatchewan only may be eligible for medical and other benefits after completing six months of continuous service and working an average of at least 15 hours per week.