Grooming Lead

Pet Supplies Plus 4255; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a passionate Grooming Lead in Waxahachie, TX to head our salon and guide a skilled grooming team. You will combine a love of animals with leadership to deliver top-notch grooming services and an outstanding customer experience.

Responsibilities include mentoring the team, performing full grooming, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and coordinating scheduling and inventory. Join a growing pet-care environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pet grooming experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in breed-specific grooming styles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the grooming salon team to ensure high-quality grooming services.
• Perform full-service grooming including bathing, brushing, trimming, nails, and styling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon in compliance with health standards.
• Build strong relationships with pet owners through excellent customer service.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and managing salon workflow.

Skills

Pet grooming

Leadership

Customer service

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Pet handling

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

About the Role

Pet Supplies Plus in Waxahachie, TX is looking for a passionate and experienced Grooming Lead to head up our salon and help pets look and feel their best! In this role, you'll combine your love of animals with your leadership skills to guide a talented grooming team while delivering top-notch grooming services. If you're ready to take your grooming career to the next level, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the grooming salon team to ensure high-quality, consistent pet grooming services
• Perform full-service grooming including bathing, brushing, trimming, nail clipping, and styling for dogs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon in compliance with health and safety standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pet owners through excellent customer service
• Assist in scheduling grooming appointments and managing salon workflow efficiently
• Monitor and order grooming supplies and inventory as needed
• Handle pets with care and compassion, ensuring a stress-free grooming experience

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional pet grooming experience required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a grooming or retail environment preferred
• Proficiency in breed-specific grooming styles and techniques
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments safely
• Knowledge of grooming tools, equipment, and salon sanitation practices
• Reliable, team-oriented, and passionate about animal care

About Us

Pet Supplies Plus is one of the largest and fastest-growing pet retail chains in the country, with a neighborhood store feel that keeps customers coming back again and again. We're known for our wide selection of pet food, supplies, and services — all delivered with a friendly, knowledgeable touch. Our team members love working here because we foster a fun, pet-friendly environment where a passion for animals truly drives everything we do.