Pet Groomer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on pet products & services

Ongoing training & skill development

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Cincinnati is looking for experienced Pet Groomers to deliver exceptional grooming services. You'll provide full-service grooming, ensuring the safety and comfort of all pets while building relationships with clients.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of grooming experience and strong customer service skills. The role offers flexibility, ongoing training, and various benefits including employee discounts and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional pet grooming experience required.
• Experience with breed-standard cuts and hand scissoring.
• Ability to lift pets or equipment up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Professional pet grooming

Customer service

Strong communication

Animal behavior understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools and equipment (clippers, blades, shears)

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for experienced Pet Groomers, Dog Groomers, and Pet Stylists to join our pack. As a Pet Groomer, you’re passionately dedicated to people and their pets, delivering exceptional, neighborly service while providing expert dog grooming services in a safe and welcoming pet grooming salon. You help 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 its 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

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet styling 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

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth within the store
• Be part of a neighborly, community-focused team
• Ongoing training & skill development
• Employee discounts on pet products & services
• Earnings based on services performed or hourly pay options
• Commission
• Pet‑first, people‑first environment
• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus

Additional Information

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.