Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Commission Based Pay

Training and Career Growth

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Fort Myers is seeking Experienced Groomers to join their team. The role includes providing grooming services such as brushing and bathing, ensuring the wellness of pets, and building long-term relationships with pet owners. Ideal candidates will have at least 1-year of grooming experience and must provide their own equipment. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, commission-based pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a fun environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year grooming experience with formal training.
• Ability to stand, bend, or stoop for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services.
• Grooming and styling pets per owners’ instructions.
• Ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into the store.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Ability to lift pets

Pet safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Overview

Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool he needs to wear shades? We call that “petcentricity”! If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, we are looking for Experienced Groomers to join our pack!

$1,500 sign‑on bonus for New Groomer hires with 1+ years of experience!

Responsibilities

• Get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever
• See excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal
• Make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
• Help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for

…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWsome!

Groomer Key Responsibilities

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning.
• Grooming and styling pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards.
• Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
• Developing long‑term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store.
• Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
• Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
• Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.
• Continuing to develop skills and pet grooming techniques while growing your career

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1‑year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer.
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to provide your own equipment (clippers/blades/scissors/etc.)
• Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must pass the drug screening (in applicable states) and be 18 years or older.

Why Us

• $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus
• Commission Based Pay with Guaranteed Minimum
• Training and Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Full‑Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full‑Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full‑Time)
• Employee Discounts

This is a commission‑based role. Maximum pay may vary based on hours worked and weekly completed grooming services.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.