Pet Bather

PetSmart; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time off for full-time associates

Tuition Assistance

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet care company in New York is seeking a dedicated Pet Bather to provide exceptional grooming services while ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the salon. The position involves engaging with pet parents and their pets, performing various grooming services, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates should demonstrate proficiency in handling pets, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. This is a full-time position offering a competitive benefits package including health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience handling pets and providing care.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and pets to provide positive experiences.
• Perform bath and brush services, nail trims, and sanitary services.
• Ensure safety protocols for pets and associates.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

• Health & Wellness Benefits*

PetSmart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pet Bather

About Life At PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Benefits That Benefit You

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Career pathing
• 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 of store cleanliness, recommending of solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Successful completion of PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
• Greets pet parents, answers their questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures.
• Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows 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.

Essential Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling 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, celebrating a pet’s birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you’ll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

Apply Now!

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We’re excited to hear your story and learn more about you!

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)

For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

• In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.