Why Join PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, you'll create meaningful experiences for pets and their families while enjoying robust benefits like paid weekly wages, health coverage, RRSP matching, paid time off, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join a culture of belonging, recognition, and growth where you can do what you love every day.

Role Overview

PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, engages pet parents, and upholds the highest standards of pet health, safety, and salon cleanliness. This full-time role in our Dartmouth store offers flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to advance through PetSmart's development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute full grooming services per PetSmart standards, including baths, brushes, nail trims, and sanitary care.
• Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions, manage appointments, and promote sales to meet targets.
• Handle check-ins/outs, reminder calls, and rebookings while ensuring outstanding customer experiences.
• Maintain salon sanitation, perform daily cleaning, and respond to pet health issues, including vet transport if needed.
• Participate in store-wide duties and embody PetSmart's values.

Experience & Skills

Seeking groomers with prior experience or successful completion of PetSmart's 6-month Salon Academy training and safety certification. Must demonstrate computer proficiency, composure under pressure, organizational excellence, safety focus, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), standing, stooping in a pet-filled, sometimes noisy/wet environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive perks include health & wellness benefits, group RRSP with matching, PTO for full-timers, discounts, tuition support, and ongoing training. Make a meaningful impact while building your career in pet care.