Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer in Columbia, Maryland, you'll create joyful moments for pets and their families while building a rewarding career. We empower associates with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Join a company that values your unique perspective and lets you do what you love every day.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive experiences for pets and pet parents. This role upholds our vision of pet health, safety, and satisfaction while driving salon success through expert grooming and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness needs, recommend services/merchandise to boost sales and pet health.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, client records, rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and pet safety; perform daily/end-of-day maintenance.
- Respond to pet health issues, assist departments, follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Require prior grooming experience or 6 months as PetSmart Stylist in Training with successful Salon Academy certification. Must have computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, and schedule flexibility. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, exposure to pets/noise/water.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage and 401k match.
- Paid time off, associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career development, pathing, and recognition programs.
Make a meaningful impact at PetSmart Columbia—apply today!
Locations
- Columbia, Maryland, United States
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Dog and Cat Groomingintermediate
- Pet Health & Wellness Recommendationsintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Salon Sanitation & Safetyintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Client Record 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 under pressure with composure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise, drive salon sales
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, reminder calls, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and humane conditions daily
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments as needed
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
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer in Columbia, Maryland, you'll create joyful moments for pets and their families while building a rewarding career. We empower associates with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Join a company that values your unique perspective and lets you do what you love every day.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive experiences for pets and pet parents. This role upholds our vision of pet health, safety, and satisfaction while driving salon success through expert grooming and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness needs, recommend services/merchandise to boost sales and pet health.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, client records, rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable salon cleanliness and pet safety; perform daily/end-of-day maintenance.
- Respond to pet health issues, assist departments, follow all policies.
Experience & Skills
Require prior grooming experience or 6 months as PetSmart Stylist in Training with successful Salon Academy certification. Must have computer proficiency, strong communication, organizational skills, composure under pressure, and schedule flexibility. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, exposure to pets/noise/water.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with health/wellness coverage and 401k match.
- Paid time off, associate discounts, tuition assistance.
- Career development, pathing, and recognition programs.
Make a meaningful impact at PetSmart Columbia—apply today!
Locations
- Columbia, Maryland, United States
Salary
35,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Dog and Cat Groomingintermediate
- Pet Health & Wellness Recommendationsintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Salon Sanitation & Safetyintermediate
- Sales & Upsellingintermediate
- Client Record 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 under pressure with composure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, teeth brushing per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise, drive salon sales
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, reminder calls, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and humane conditions daily
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments as needed
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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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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