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, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying robust benefits like paid weekly wages, health coverage, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join a culture of belonging, recognition, and growth in pet retail.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog/Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, engages pet parents, and upholds pet health/safety standards. Based in Oxon Hill, MD, this role combines technical grooming expertise with outstanding customer service to drive salon success.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu per PetSmart standards
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and rebook services
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and client communications
- Maintain salon sanitation and respond to pet health emergencies
- Promote sales to meet targets and assist other departments
Experience & Skills
Required
- Prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy completion
- Strong communication, organization, and computer skills
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift 50+ lbs, work in wet/noisy environments with animals. Depth perception and composure under pressure essential.
Benefits
- Weekly pay and comprehensive health plans
- 401k match, PTO, discounts
- Tuition aid and development opportunities
Make a difference daily at PetSmart!
Locations
- Oxon Hill, 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 and wellness recommendationsintermediate
- Customer service and salesintermediate
- Salon cleanliness and maintenanceintermediate
- Client record managementintermediate
- Safety and emergency responseintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Prior grooming experience or 6 months PetSmart Salon Academy training (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Ability to work under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational and communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, and sanitary care
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise
- Manage salon appointments, check-ins, check-outs, and reservations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Assist with sales targets and work across departments as needed
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
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Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer, you'll create meaningful moments for pets and their families while enjoying robust benefits like paid weekly wages, health coverage, 401k matching, PTO, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths. Join a culture of belonging, recognition, and growth in pet retail.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog/Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, engages pet parents, and upholds pet health/safety standards. Based in Oxon Hill, MD, this role combines technical grooming expertise with outstanding customer service to drive salon success.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu per PetSmart standards
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and rebook services
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, and client communications
- Maintain salon sanitation and respond to pet health emergencies
- Promote sales to meet targets and assist other departments
Experience & Skills
Required
- Prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy completion
- Strong communication, organization, and computer skills
- Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays
Physical Demands
Stand/walk extensively, lift 50+ lbs, work in wet/noisy environments with animals. Depth perception and composure under pressure essential.
Benefits
- Weekly pay and comprehensive health plans
- 401k match, PTO, discounts
- Tuition aid and development opportunities
Make a difference daily at PetSmart!
Locations
- Oxon Hill, 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 and wellness recommendationsintermediate
- Customer service and salesintermediate
- Salon cleanliness and maintenanceintermediate
- Client record managementintermediate
- Safety and emergency responseintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Prior grooming experience or 6 months PetSmart Salon Academy training (experience)
- Computer proficiency (experience)
- Ability to work under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational and communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bath, brush, nail trims, and sanitary care
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise
- Manage salon appointments, check-ins, check-outs, and reservations
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Assist with sales targets and work across departments as needed
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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