Pet Groomer

Overview

Pet Groomer role at Pet Smart.

Pet Smart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You — JOIN OUR TEAM!

At Pet Smart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love, and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for fulltime associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Pet Smart’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.

• 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 Pet Smart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on the 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 their 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, by performing maintenance throughout the day 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.

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of experience in the Stylist in Training role with successful completion of Pet Smart’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.

• Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc.; may reach with hands and arms; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch; depth perception; reasonable accommodations available.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Work environment includes pet hair and a moderate to potentially high-noise level; exposure to live animals is common.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. Apply now.

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Retail

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This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Equal opportunity employer statement:
Pet Smart provides equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request within the application process.