Pet Groomer & Stylist - Growth Path & Benefits

PetSmart, Inc.; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time off for full-time associates

Associate discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

PetSmart’s Pet Stylist is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while delivering high-quality grooming services and maintaining salon cleanliness and safety standards. The role emphasizes customer interaction, appointment management, and adherence to PetSmart’s standards.

This position supports growth in salon sales, offers opportunities to recommend wellness solutions, and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of Stylist in Training with successful completion of PetSmart's Salon Academy training and safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services.
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes at the salon and register.
• Greets pet parents, answers questions and assists with reservations.
• Maintains client records and rebooks appointments.
• Promotes salon sales to meet targets and supports salon metrics.

Skills

Grooming knowledge

Customer service mindset

Flexibility in schedule

Communication skills

Job description

PetSmart’s Pet Stylist is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while delivering high-quality grooming services and maintaining salon cleanliness and safety standards. The role emphasizes customer interaction, appointment management, and adherence to PetSmart’s standards.

This position supports growth in salon sales, offers opportunities to recommend wellness solutions, and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.