Pet Groomer

PetSmart; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks

Paid time off for fulltime associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet care retailer is seeking a Pet Groomer in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will perform a full menu of grooming services, engage with pet owners, and maintain high health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have prior grooming experience or salon training. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a chance to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience or salon training certification.
• Proficiency in handling pets and grooming equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming services per company standards.
• Recommend health solutions based on pets' needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Skills

Prior grooming experience

Computer proficiency

Ability to react under pressure

Flexibility in schedule

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

Overview

Pet Groomer

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 while 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 fulltime associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Independently performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
• Greets pet parents, answers questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
• Conducts salon appointment reminder calls, maintains client records and consults with pet parents on services offered.
• Performs check-in and check-out procedures for grooming appointments, including applicable paperwork and rebooking.
• Promotes opportunities to grow salon sales to help achieve sales targets and productivity, and any other relevant salon metrics.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area, including end of day cleaning in accordance with the maintenance checklist.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of experience in the Stylist in Training job 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 measures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Depth perception required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100+ pounds occasionally with teamwork.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet environments with pet hair; moderate to high noise levels; exposure to live animals.

Other

Do What You Love: Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. We celebrate diversity and the unique perspectives of our associates.

We’re excited you’re interested in joining our pack. Apply Now.

• 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. Contact your local PetSmart store to check which roles they are actively hiring for.

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.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except where required by local or state law).

For applicants in Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail

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, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.