Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while growing your career in a supportive environment that values diversity, belonging, and recognition. Enjoy paid weekly, comprehensive benefits, 401k matching, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services while ensuring pet health, safety, and positive pet parent experiences. Based in Newton, New Jersey, this role combines hands-on grooming expertise with customer engagement and salon operations to uphold our vision of best-in-class pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on health/wellness solutions, recommend merchandise/services to boost sales.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, client records.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness/sanitation; monitor pet health and transport to vet if needed.
- Collaborate across departments, follow policies, and contribute to salon metrics.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion and safety certification. Must demonstrate computer proficiency, composure under pressure, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), organizational precision, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, exposure to wet/hair-filled environments, and animal handling.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly & PTO for full-time
- Health/Wellness coverage*
- 401k company match
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance & development opportunities
Join us in Newton, NJ to make pawsitive impacts daily. Apply now!
Locations
- Newton, New Jersey, 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 baths, brushes, 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
- Drive 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
PetSmart does Anything for Pets – and it starts with our people. As a Pet Groomer, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while growing your career in a supportive environment that values diversity, belonging, and recognition. Enjoy paid weekly, comprehensive benefits, 401k matching, tuition assistance, and clear career pathing.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services while ensuring pet health, safety, and positive pet parent experiences. Based in Newton, New Jersey, this role combines hands-on grooming expertise with customer engagement and salon operations to uphold our vision of best-in-class pet care.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on health/wellness solutions, recommend merchandise/services to boost sales.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, client records.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness/sanitation; monitor pet health and transport to vet if needed.
- Collaborate across departments, follow policies, and contribute to salon metrics.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion and safety certification. Must demonstrate computer proficiency, composure under pressure, schedule flexibility (evenings/weekends/holidays), organizational precision, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50+ lbs, standing, exposure to wet/hair-filled environments, and animal handling.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly & PTO for full-time
- Health/Wellness coverage*
- 401k company match
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance & development opportunities
Join us in Newton, NJ to make pawsitive impacts daily. Apply now!
Locations
- Newton, New Jersey, 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 baths, brushes, 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
- Drive 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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