Pet Nail Tech

Pet Supplies Plus; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training through Paragon School

30% commission on services

Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge program

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a friendly Pet Nail Tech to join our Elmwood Park store. You will provide nail trimming, grooming, and basic pet-care services while ensuring excellent neighborly service for pets and their owners.

You’ll receive paid training through Paragon and a 30% commission on every service you perform, with opportunities to advance in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to lift 40–65 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must pass drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform quick grooming services: paw package, nail trims and file, ear cleaning, nail polish, paw wax.
• Attend paid training through Paragon School of Pet Grooming for Nail & Ear tech program.
• Recommend shampoos to make a dog’s coat shine.
• Polish nails of cats.
• Review ingredient labels for pet foods.

Skills

Pet care

Customer service

Animal handling

Job description

Overview

Did you know a dog has three eyelids? Or that house cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers? Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

Overview

Did you know a dog has three eyelids? Or that house cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers? Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Pet Nail Tech at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• Perform quick services for all pets including paw package, nail trims and file, ear cleaning, nail polish, paw wax application
• attend our free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming for Nail & Ear tech program
• Recommend the perfect shampoo to make a dog’s coat shine
• Polish the nails of our feline friends
• Review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent
• Stock shelves and ring up neighbors’ purchases
• Feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy

…all while engaging with PSP neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you awesome? No, you are more than that. You’re PAWsome!

A Pet Supplies Plus Pet Nail Tech will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:

• Dog Wash attendant duties which include operating and supervising individuals with the bathing system as well as assisting when appropriate
• Restock supplies, complete laundry tasks (clean the dryer filters and hair traps), keep floors clean and dry
• Processes neighbors’ purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency
• Provides Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don’t miss any outstanding offers
• Safely unloads our delivery trucks using the proper equipment
• Stocks shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats and help carry purchases out to our neighbors’ cars
• Provides care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding, and handling the animals
• Answers neighbor’s questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet

All Pet Nail Tech's support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed. The Nail Tech Team Member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs) and standing for long periods of time. Being knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service is a must. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs.

PAWsome Pet Nail Tech's will have:

• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• All candidates must pass a drug and background screening
• Must be 18 years old

Nail Techs will make their hourly rate plus 30% commission on every service they perform

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 770+ locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com .

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Min

USD $17.05/Hr.

Max

USD $18.05/Hr.