Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Commission-based pay

Training & Career Growth

Paid Time Off (Full-Time)

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full‑:

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking an Experienced Groomer for our neighborhood store in Illinois. You will groom, bathe, and style pets, following owners’ instructions and breed standards, while providing friendly, neighborly service.

We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for new groomers with 1+ year of experience, commission-based pay with a guaranteed minimum, training and career growth, full-time benefits, and a friendly, pet-loving team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year grooming experience with formal training certification or experience under a certified groomer
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods
• Must provide own equipment (clippers/blades/scissors) and flexible in evenings/weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning.
• Grooming and styling pets per owners’ instructions 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.
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store.
• Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
• Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment inviting.
• Assisting store team during grooming downtime.
• Continuing to develop skills and pet grooming techniques while growing your career

Skills

Grooming experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Stamina: stand/bend

Own grooming equipment

Flexible schedule

Drug screening clearance

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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,

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

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/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!

Groomer key responsibilities include

• 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

PAWsome Groomer candidates will have

• 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 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.

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(R) 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 $15.50/Hr.

Max USD $16.50/Hr.