Pet Groomer

PetSmart; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Associate discounts and perks

PTO for full-time associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet care company is seeking a Pet Groomer in Alvin, Texas. The groomer will provide engaging experiences for pets and pet parents, performing a variety of grooming services while maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have prior grooming experience or relevant training and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to detail and safety.
• Flexibility in schedule; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bath, brush, and grooming services.
• Greet pet parents and assist with reservations.
• Maintain cleanliness in grooming area.
• Greet pet parents, answer questions, and assist with salon reservations.
• Conduct appointment reminders, maintain client records, and consult with pet parents on services offered.
• Perform check-in/check-out for grooming appointments and handle relevant paperwork and rebooking.
• Promote opportunities to grow salon sales and meet sales targets and productivity metrics.
• Recommend, inform, and sell merchandise and services.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning per the maintenance checklist.
• Take immediate action if a pet is sick or injured; transport to a veterinarian as needed.

Skills

Prior grooming experience

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Salon Academy training

Job description

Overview

Pet Groomer at PetSmart. PetSmart’s Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and best in class salon services, upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role shares responsibility for cleanliness and pet health and 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
• Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Independently perform full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services (e.g., nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services) in accordance with PetSmart’s standards.
• Recommend additional health and wellness solutions based on pet needs in consultation with pet parents.
• Ensure positive pet parent experiences; conduct interactions in person, over the phone, and at the sales register.
• Greet pet parents, answer questions, and assist with salon reservations.
• Conduct appointment reminders, maintain client records, and consult with pet parents on services offered.
• Perform check-in/check-out for grooming appointments and handle relevant paperwork and rebooking.
• Promote opportunities to grow salon sales and meet sales targets and productivity metrics.
• Recommend, inform, and sell merchandise and services.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning per the maintenance checklist.
• Take immediate action if a pet is sick or injured; transport to a veterinarian as needed.
• Assist in other departments as required. May perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the culture of Belonging and Recognition; follow all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of experience as a Stylist in Training with successful completion of PetSmart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification or passes the salon technical evaluation.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, and perform tasks; ability to reach with hands and arms; may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching; vision requirements apply.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, and live animals; moderate to high noise level at times.

Additional Information

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 law. Must be over 18 years old where required by local law. Some locations may have fair chance hiring considerations in accordance with local ordinances.