Pet Bather

PetSmart; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks

Paid time off for full-time associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet care company is seeking a Pet Bather in Greeley, Colorado. This role involves engaging with pet parents while providing grooming services, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring a clean working environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be able to manage a flexible schedule. Experience with pets is beneficial. Competitive benefits are offered, including health coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and provide salon services.
• Manage the pet parent experience in person and over the phone.
• Perform a full menu of bath and brush services.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail and safety measures

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

Pet Bather at PetSmart. PetSmart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon services, and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also supports store cleanliness, recommends solutions for pet parents, and upholds pet safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• PetSmart Grooming Academy
• Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Complete PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
• Manage the pet parent experience and outcomes in person, over the phone, and at the sales register.
• Greet pet parents, answer questions, and assist with salon reservations.
• Handle check-in and check-out procedures.
• Independently perform full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services (e.g., nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services) per PetSmart’s bathing standards.
• Share additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on each pet’s needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Take immediate action if a sick or injured pet is identified; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommend, inform, and sell merchandise and services.
• Maintain total store cleanliness standards.
• Assist and work in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in PetSmart’s culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follow all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Ability to reach with hands and arms; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch; depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, and variable noise levels. Exposure to live animals is common.

Other

PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except where required by local or state law).