Pet Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Beltsville is seeking experienced Pet Groomers to provide exceptional grooming services and build relationships with pet parents. You will deliver care for pets while ensuring a safe and welcoming grooming salon environment.

The ideal candidate has over a year of grooming experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a passion for pets. This position offers competitive pay and benefits while working in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional pet grooming or dog grooming experience.
• Experience with breed-standard cuts, hand scissoring, and clipping.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service dog grooming including bathing and styling.
• Safely handle and groom dogs of various sizes.
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming salon.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Animal behavior understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools and equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool they need to wear shades? We call that petcentricity. If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, we are looking for experienced Pet Groomers, Dog Groomers, and Pet Stylists to join our pack.

As a Pet Groomer, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. You’ll deliver exceptional, neighborly service while providing expert dog grooming services in a safe and welcoming pet grooming salon. Whether you’re turning a muddy mess into a proud pup, grooming to breed standards, or customizing a look based on a pet parent’s request, you play a key role in helping pets look and feel their best while building lasting relationships with their owners.

What You’ll Do

• Provide full-service dog grooming including bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling
• Groom to breed standards or customize based on each pet parent’s request
• Safely handle and groom dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Deliver a grooming experience that gives every pet their best “spaw day”
• Build relationships with neighbors and recommend pet products and services
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your care
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon environment
• Support store events and help grow your client base through great service
• Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime
• Continue developing grooming techniques and skills to grow your career

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Have a passion for pets, grooming, and customer service
• Take pride in your craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Are comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented pet services environment
• Enjoy building relationships with pet parents and repeat clients

Requirements

• 1+ year of professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet stylist experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with breed-standard cuts, hand scissoring, clipping, and finishing techniques
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and safe handling practices
• Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• Ability to provide your own grooming tools and equipment (clippers, blades, shears, etc.)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be 18+ years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner

What We Value

• Pet Safety and Comfort First
• Quality Craftsmanship
• Teamwork and Positivity
• Care for Our Neighbors and Their Pets

This location is independently owned and operated by a franchise owner. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner hiring team. Each PSP franchised business is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. You acknowledge that if you are offered employment at a PSP franchised business, your sole and exclusive employer is the local franchise business that hired you, not PSP Franchise Operations. PSP Franchise Operations does not participate in any local employment decisions or practices within its franchised businesses. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location.