Pet Bather (PR)

PetSmart; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 in Bayamón is looking for a Pet Bather who will engage with pets and pet parents, ensuring rewarding experiences and maintaining high salon standards. This role requires performing various grooming services, from baths to nail trims, alongside attending to the cleanliness and welfare of pets.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability to various schedules, and a proficiency in computer applications. Join a passionate team at PetSmart and make a meaningful impact today!

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and pets to provide positive experiences.
• Responsible for salon-specific services and store cleanliness.
• Complete training and safety certification program.
• Perform full menu of bath and brush services.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Flexibility in schedule

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

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 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 ensuring 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, as well as standalone services for cats*, 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.
• Providing standalone grooming services for cats is required for associates hired on or after March 2nd, 2026. Associates hired prior to this date may elect to be trained in cat grooming, once trained, cat grooming becomes an essential function of the role.

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.

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.

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. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/pr/

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.