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

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

Overview

Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath—after 4 pm.

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.

Min

USD $17.00/Hr.

Max

USD $18.00/Hr.