Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that empowers you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Celebrate diversity, belonging, and make moments that matter every day—from fresh grooms to pet birthdays.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer (Pet Stylist) in our Newport, Kentucky salon, you'll deliver best-in-class grooming services for dogs and cats while ensuring pet health, safety, and exceptional pet parent experiences. Share responsibility for salon cleanliness and thrive in a fast-paced, pet-loving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform full grooming services per PetSmart standards: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary care.
- Consult with pet parents on health/wellness solutions and recommend services/merchandise to boost sales.
- Handle check-ins/outs, reservations, reminder calls, and maintain accurate client records.
- Uphold highest cleanliness/sanitation standards; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, transport sick/injured pets to vet as needed; assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with PetSmart Salon Academy certification. Excel in computer use, stay composed under pressure, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, and safety focus. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays essential. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, noisy environment with live animals.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with full-time PTO
- Health & wellness coverage*
- 401k company match
- Associate discounts & tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
Do what you love in Newport, KY—apply now!
Locations
- Newport, Kentucky, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, teeth brushing
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and products
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and achieve productivity targets
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career development
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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 begins with our people. Join a team that empowers you with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Celebrate diversity, belonging, and make moments that matter every day—from fresh grooms to pet birthdays.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer (Pet Stylist) in our Newport, Kentucky salon, you'll deliver best-in-class grooming services for dogs and cats while ensuring pet health, safety, and exceptional pet parent experiences. Share responsibility for salon cleanliness and thrive in a fast-paced, pet-loving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform full grooming services per PetSmart standards: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary care.
- Consult with pet parents on health/wellness solutions and recommend services/merchandise to boost sales.
- Handle check-ins/outs, reservations, reminder calls, and maintain accurate client records.
- Uphold highest cleanliness/sanitation standards; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, transport sick/injured pets to vet as needed; assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with PetSmart Salon Academy certification. Excel in computer use, stay composed under pressure, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, and safety focus. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays essential. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, stooping in a pet hair-filled, noisy environment with live animals.
Benefits
- Paid weekly with full-time PTO
- Health & wellness coverage*
- 401k company match
- Associate discounts & tuition assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
Do what you love in Newport, KY—apply now!
Locations
- Newport, Kentucky, 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
- 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 evenings, weekends, holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, teeth brushing
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and products
- Manage check-in/out, reservations, and client records
- Maintain salon cleanliness and pet safety standards
- Promote salon sales and achieve productivity targets
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career development
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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