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 Norwalk, CT, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying robust benefits like weekly pay, 401k matching, health coverage, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. We foster a culture of belonging, recognition, and growth in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Role Overview
PetSmart Pet Stylists (Dog/Cat Groomers) deliver exceptional salon services, ensuring positive pet parent experiences. This hands-on role demands grooming expertise, customer focus, and commitment to pet safety and salon standards in a fast-paced store setting.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), stoop, kneel, and work in wet, noisy environments with live animals. Depth perception and composure under pressure required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and rebook services.
- Drive salon sales through recommendations and promotions.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness and monitor pet health.
- Manage appointments, client records, and multi-department support.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience or completion of PetSmart's Salon Academy. Excel in organization, communication, computer use, and flexible scheduling. Passion for pets and safety is essential.
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks
- Comprehensive health & wellness
- 401k company match
- Paid time off
- Discounts, tuition aid, development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Norwalk to do what you love and make a difference daily. Apply now!
Locations
- Norwalk, Connecticut, 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 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 merchandise
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and client communications
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments
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 starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer in Norwalk, CT, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying robust benefits like weekly pay, 401k matching, health coverage, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. We foster a culture of belonging, recognition, and growth in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Role Overview
PetSmart Pet Stylists (Dog/Cat Groomers) deliver exceptional salon services, ensuring positive pet parent experiences. This hands-on role demands grooming expertise, customer focus, and commitment to pet safety and salon standards in a fast-paced store setting.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), stoop, kneel, and work in wet, noisy environments with live animals. Depth perception and composure under pressure required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and rebook services.
- Drive salon sales through recommendations and promotions.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness and monitor pet health.
- Manage appointments, client records, and multi-department support.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience or completion of PetSmart's Salon Academy. Excel in organization, communication, computer use, and flexible scheduling. Passion for pets and safety is essential.
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks
- Comprehensive health & wellness
- 401k company match
- Paid time off
- Discounts, tuition aid, development opportunities
Join PetSmart in Norwalk to do what you love and make a difference daily. Apply now!
Locations
- Norwalk, Connecticut, 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 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 merchandise
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and client communications
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments
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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