Pet Bather - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Bather - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets, starting with our passionate associates. Join a team of 50,000 dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging in Kildeer, Illinois.
Role Overview
As a Pet Bather, you'll engage pet parents and their pets, delivering professional bath and brush services while upholding PetSmart's vision. Share responsibility for store cleanliness, pet safety, and recommending wellness solutions in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification.
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and pet parent consultations.
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care.
- Ensure safe environment; address sick/injured pets immediately.
- Maintain cleanliness and assist other departments as needed.
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), work in wet/hairy environments with moderate-high noise and live animals.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level role requiring computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling, organizational skills, and strong communication. Passion for pets preferred; training provided.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k matching and PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
Locations
- Kildeer, Illinois, United States
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet handling and bathingintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Salon service executionintermediate
- Safety protocol adherenceintermediate
- Merchandise recommendationintermediate
- Store cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Complete PetSmart Splash training and safety certification
- Perform full bath/brush services, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services
- Manage pet parent check-in/out, reservations, and consultations
- Ensure pet safety, identify sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed
- Maintain store cleanliness and recommend health/wellness solutions
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
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Pet Bather - Careers at PetSmart
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Pet Bather - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets, starting with our passionate associates. Join a team of 50,000 dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging in Kildeer, Illinois.
Role Overview
As a Pet Bather, you'll engage pet parents and their pets, delivering professional bath and brush services while upholding PetSmart's vision. Share responsibility for store cleanliness, pet safety, and recommending wellness solutions in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification.
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and pet parent consultations.
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary care.
- Ensure safe environment; address sick/injured pets immediately.
- Maintain cleanliness and assist other departments as needed.
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), work in wet/hairy environments with moderate-high noise and live animals.
Experience & Skills
Entry-level role requiring computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling, organizational skills, and strong communication. Passion for pets preferred; training provided.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage
- 401k matching and PTO for full-time
- Associate discounts, tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
Locations
- Kildeer, Illinois, United States
Salary
28,000 - 34,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet handling and bathingintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Salon service executionintermediate
- Safety protocol adherenceintermediate
- Merchandise recommendationintermediate
- Store cleanliness maintenanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Complete PetSmart Splash training and safety certification
- Perform full bath/brush services, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services
- Manage pet parent check-in/out, reservations, and consultations
- Ensure pet safety, identify sick/injured pets, transport to vet if needed
- Maintain store cleanliness and recommend health/wellness solutions
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing, Development opportunities
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