Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 32,240 - 67,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Discounts

Training & Career Growth

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking Experienced Groomers in Natick. This role involves providing exceptional grooming services while ensuring pet wellness and safety. You will engage with pet owners, build relationships, and maintain a friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities include grooming pets per owners’ requests and developing skills in a fun and inviting environment. Benefits include a $1,500 sign-on bonus, commission-based pay, and full-time medical plans.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of 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 according to breed standards.
• Developing relationships with pet parents.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Ability to lift 50 pounds

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 that 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 & Qualifications

As an experienced Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• 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!

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.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year 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 drug screening (in applicable states) and be 18 years or older.

Benefits & Compensation

• $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus
• Commission Based Pay w/Guaranteed Minimum
• Training & 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.

For more information about career advancement, visit https://careers-petsuppliesplus.icims.com/jobs.

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 that makes 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Range

Min: USD 32,240.00 per year.

Max: USD 67,800.00 per year.