Groom Student/Groom Tech (Bather) - After 4pm

Pet Supplies Plus; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Career growth

Health plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Michigan is seeking a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) for evening shifts after 4pm. You’ll join a friendly, pet-loving team and begin paid training through Paragon School or our grooming program to grow into a Groomer role.

Responsibilities include bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and handling grooming tools; keeping the space clean and safe; and assisting store team while building relationships with pet parents and recommending products.

Qualifications

• Love for pets and desire to work in a pet-friendly environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to lift 40-65 lbs.
• Comfortable with online learning and video-based training.
• Available to work evening shifts after 4pm including weekends and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass applicable screenings.

Responsibilities

• Bathe and style dogs to breed standards using 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.

Skills

Love for pets

Comfortable with online learning

Able to lift 40-65 lbs

Evening shifts availability

Pass screenings

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath—after 4 pm. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds in the evening hours? If you love pets, enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere, and are interested in learning to become a Groomer, join our pack for a pawsitively rewarding experience.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) working evening shifts only, after 4pm. You'll bring neighborly service and tail-wagging joy to pets and their families. We provide the opportunity to attend our free, paid training through the world-renowned Paragon School or Pet Grooming if you're looking to grow into a Groomer role.

Groom Tech Key Responsibilities

• Encourage a bulldog to “gimme the shake!” and celebrate the resulting shower
• Bathe and style dogs to breed standards using professional grooming tools
• Receive a free grooming toolkit worth over $600 when you enroll in Paragon
• Learn and grow through our online grooming program
• 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

PAWsome Groom Tech candidates will have:

• A love for pets and a desire to work in a pet-friendly, family-oriented environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• This role requires frequent bending/twisting, standing and stooping and the ability to lift and carry up to 40-65 lbs.
• Comfortable with online learning and video-based training
• Available to work evening shifts only after 4pm including weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass applicable screenings

Why Join Us:

• Evening-only schedule after 4pm for flexibility and work-life balance
• Employee discounts on pet products and services
• Opportunities for pay increases and career growth
• Promotion-from-within culture
• Medical, dental & vision plans (Full-Time)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts (Full-Time)
• Paid time off (Full-Time)

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 770+ locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.