Pet Bather

PetSmart; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; 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

Job summary

A leading pet care provider is looking for a Pet Bather in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves engaging with pet parents and their pets, performing various bathing services, and maintaining store cleanliness. Strong communication skills and proficiency in technology are required. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in pet care and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and provide positive experiences.
• Maintain total store cleanliness standards.
• Perform bath and brush services for pets.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Pet Bather - PetSmart

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You. Pet 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.

Benefits That Benefit You

• 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 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 the 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.

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.

What You’ll 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.

We’re excited to hear your story and learn more about you. Apply now.

• This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Contact your local PetSmart store to check which roles they are actively hiring for.

Pay and benefits: exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on an hourly basis and is eligible for benefits, as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/

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 other characteristic protected by law.

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