Pet Bather

PetSmart; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Associate discounts and perks

Career pathing

Job summary

A leading pet care company in Plymouth Meeting is seeking a Pet Bather to provide grooming services and engage with pet parents. This role requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are pet lovers who are flexible with their schedules and enjoy providing exceptional customer service. Benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to react under pressure while maintaining composure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and ensure positive experiences.
• Perform bath and brush services and maintain salon standards.
• Manage check-in and check-out procedures.
• Ensure a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Maintain total store cleanliness standards.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Flexibility in schedule

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM!

Job Title

Pet Bather

About Life At PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits That Benefit You

Take care of yourself and your family members—whether they be two-legged or four, have feathers, fur or fins. Enjoy true rewards (plus lots of warm, fuzzy feelings)! Check out some of our awesome offerings:

• 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

Job Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in 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

• Must stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write. Must be able to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required; reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet environments with pet hair, and moderate to high noise. Exposure to live animals is common.

Do What You Love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it’s helping a customer choose their first fish or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom, you’ll create moments that matter. This 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 law.

This listing may not reflect current openings. For inquiries about active roles, contact your local PetSmart store. This position is paid hourly and eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack. Apply now!

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Retail