Evening Groom Tech — Start as a Pet Grooming Trainee

Pet Supplies Plus; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening schedule after 4pm

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Promotion-from-within

Medical, dental & vision plans

HSA & FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) for evening shifts after 4pm at our neighborhood store. You will bathe and style dogs, learn through our paid training via Paragon School, and help create a friendly, pet-loving experience for families and their dogs.

Join a team that values care for pets, offers employee discounts, and provides growth opportunities through promotion from within and ongoing grooming training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass screenings.
• Available to work evening shifts after 4pm, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40–65 lbs.
• Comfortable with online learning and video-based training.

Responsibilities

• Bathe and style dogs to breed standards using professional grooming tools.
• Delight neighbors and pets with brushing, bathing, and nail trimming.
• Keep the grooming space clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Assist store team members during grooming downtime.
• Build lasting relationships with pet parents by recommending products and services.
• Receive a free grooming toolkit when enrolling in Paragon training.

Skills

Love for pets

Online learning readiness

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) for evening shifts after 4pm at our neighborhood store. You will bathe and style dogs, learn through our paid training via Paragon School, and help create a friendly, pet-loving experience for families and their dogs.

Join a team that values care for pets, offers employee discounts, and provides growth opportunities through promotion from within and ongoing grooming training.