Pet Groomer

Pet Wants; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Career development

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Pet Wants Flemington is seeking a passionate and professional Pet Groomer to join our wellness-focused team. We value quality over quantity and building lasting relationships with clients while contributing to a supportive, education-driven environment.

You will perform breed-specific trims, bathe and style dogs, and educate owners on coat care and wellness. Join us for a collaborative culture and opportunities to grow within a national brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred.
• Ability to complete full grooms independently.
• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry.
• Genuine love for animals and their well-being.

Responsibilities

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards.
• Safely bathe, dry, brush, and style dogs of various breeds, sizes, and coat types.
• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments and identify potential health concerns.
• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness.
• Maintain accurate grooming notes and client records.
• Recommend grooming schedules and appropriate wellness products.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding grooming expectations and pet needs.
• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols.

Skills

Grooming experience

Client communication

Team player

Job description

Join a Team Passionate About Pets and the People Who Love Them

Pet Wants is more than a pet store. We are aFlemington-owned and operated businessproviding the simplest, most convenient path to pet wellness.With our nutritious food, products,and serviceswe are the community resource for helping pets live better lives.

Every role at Pet Wants contributes to ourgoalof improving the lives ofdogs, cats,and theirfamilies.Joina team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, and a love for animals.

Job Intro

Pet WantsFlemington isseekinga passionate and professional Pet Groomer to join our growing wellness-focused team. We believe grooming is more than a haircut. It is an important part of a pet's overall health and well-being. We are looking for a groomer who values quality over quantity, enjoys building relationships with clients, and wants to be part of a supportive, education-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform breed-specific and pet trims according to client requests and company standards

• Safely bathe, dry, brush, and style dogs of various breeds, sizes, and coat types

• Conduct pre-groom wellness assessments andidentifypotential health concerns

• Educate pet parents on coat care, nutrition, skin health, and overall wellness

• Maintainaccurategrooming notes and client records

• Recommend grooming schedules andappropriate wellnessproducts

• Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment

• Communicate professionally with clientsregardinggrooming expectations and pet needs

• Follow all safety, handling, and animal welfare protocols

Experience/Qualifications

WhoWe're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred

• Ability to complete full grooms independently

• Strong scissoring, clipping, bathing, and finishing skills

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Passion for pet health, nutrition, and wellness

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Reliable, organized, and professional

• Desire to continue learning and growing within the grooming industry

• Genuine love for animals and their well-being

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing up to 50 pounds (withassistanceavailable when needed)

• Comfortable working around water, pet hair, grooming tools, and cleaning products

• Ability to safely restrain and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments

Culture

Why Join Pet Wants?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Wellness-focusedteamculture

• Supportive and collaborative environment

• Pet parentswho prioritize quality care for their pets

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Flexible scheduling options

• Personalized, one-on-one approach to pet care

• National brand support and resources

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience andqualifications

• Flexible scheduling

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee discounts on products and services

• Career development within a growing national brand

Pet Wants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

PET WANTS® is a registered trademark of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC and each Pet Wants location is an independently owned and licensed user of that trademark. Proprietary and confidential property of Pet Wants Franchise System, LLC are used under license.