Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and that starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families every day. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging and recognition. Join a team that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives while making a real impact.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers best-in-class salon services while ensuring pet health, safety, and positive pet parent experiences. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, this role combines hands-on grooming expertise with customer engagement to uphold our vision, mission, and values.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), work in wet environments with pet hair and moderate noise. Exposure to live animals is daily.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu and standalone services per standards.
- Consult with pet parents on needs, recommend solutions, and promote sales.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-ins/outs, records, reminders.
- Maintain cleanliness via daily checklists; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
- Prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy certification.
- Computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling.
- Strong organization, communication, and safety focus.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage.
- 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts.
- Tuition assistance, career development, pathing opportunities.
Do what you love in Columbia, SC – apply now!
Locations
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Salary
32,000 - 45,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Grooming Techniquesintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Pet Health & Safety Standardsintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Salon Sanitation Proceduresintermediate
- Client Relationship Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Prior grooming experience or 6 months PetSmart Stylist in Training with Salon Academy certification (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend health/wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise
- Manage salon operations: check-ins, check-outs, reservations, client records, reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets immediately
- Drive salon sales targets and participate in store culture of belonging
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
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Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and that starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families every day. We empower associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of belonging and recognition. Join a team that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives while making a real impact.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers best-in-class salon services while ensuring pet health, safety, and positive pet parent experiences. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, this role combines hands-on grooming expertise with customer engagement to uphold our vision, mission, and values.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs), work in wet environments with pet hair and moderate noise. Exposure to live animals is daily.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu and standalone services per standards.
- Consult with pet parents on needs, recommend solutions, and promote sales.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-ins/outs, records, reminders.
- Maintain cleanliness via daily checklists; respond to pet health issues.
- Assist other departments and follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
- Prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy certification.
- Computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling.
- Strong organization, communication, and safety focus.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage.
- 401k match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts.
- Tuition assistance, career development, pathing opportunities.
Do what you love in Columbia, SC – apply now!
Locations
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Salary
32,000 - 45,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet Grooming Techniquesintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Pet Health & Safety Standardsintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Salon Sanitation Proceduresintermediate
- Client Relationship Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Prior grooming experience or 6 months PetSmart Stylist in Training with Salon Academy certification (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend health/wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise
- Manage salon operations: check-ins, check-outs, reservations, client records, reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety; handle sick/injured pets immediately
- Drive salon sales targets and participate in store culture of belonging
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
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