Groomer

Hollywood Feed; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts

Free pet food and supplements

Tips from grooming services

Job summary

The Groomer position at Hollywood Feed in Sugar Land, Texas, requires delivering quality grooming services while ensuring the safety and comfort of pets. Applicants must demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, and a commitment to animal welfare.

The role provides a competitive hourly wage starting at $15.00/hr., with opportunities for additional commission on grooming services, alongside employee discounts and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle all grooming equipment.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Knowledge of store products or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide pet grooming services while ensuring safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized grooming environment.
• Attend Hollywood Feed educational classes regularly.

Skills

Handling grooming equipment

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Sales abilities

Point-of-sale system operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Groomer at Hollywood Feed plays an important role in creating a positive, comfortable grooming experience for our customers and their pets. The Groomer is responsible for pet grooming services while always ensuring their safety and well‑being. Groomers help maintain a clean, organized grooming environment, communicate professionally with pet parents, and follow Hollywood Feed’s high standards of cleanliness, safety, and animal handling while upholding Hollywood Feed’s first policy “Do what is right by the customer.”

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $15.00/hr. to $65/hr. in addition to a 65% commission of completed grooming services.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend Hollywood Feed educational classes on a monthly or bi‑monthly basis for further education.
• Expected to keep up with basic weekly store maintenance duties involving cleaning, including laundry of grooming towels, etc.
• Greet and assist customers in accordance with Hollywood Feed's established customer service standards.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of store products to effectively address the needs of both pets and customers.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with customers, managers, and team members.
• Work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Unload and properly stock product deliveries.
• Obtain proficiency in operating the Hollywood Feed point‑of‑sales system, including:
  • Opening and closing registers.
  • Creating customer accounts.
  • Processing customer transactions.
  • Performing inventory management tasks such as cycle counts.
• Participate in all scheduled Hollywood Feed educational sessions.
• Complete routine weekly store maintenance, including restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, setting up displays, updating prices, and related duties.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to handle all grooming equipment.
• Commitment to animals and their owners is vital at Hollywood Feed.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Proven sales and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of store products or ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to operate or learn the point‑of‑sale system.
• Valid driver's license with at least 2 years' driving experience (including learner's permit period).

Physical Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Physically able to lift dogs of varying weights to groom them.
• Physically able to continuously bend or kneel to place dogs in kennels or brush larger dogs while they are standing on the floor.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. overhead and stock shelves repeatedly.
• Can bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist frequently.
• Able to stand and walk for 8–10 hours.
• Can climb ladders often to access products.
• Meet Safe Driving Policy and willing to drive company delivery vehicle.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

In addition to competitive wages and benefits, retail employees receive tips, and all employees enjoy generous discounts plus free pet food and supplements as Hollywood Feed team members.

Hollywood Feed is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.