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 Richmond, Virginia, 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's Pet Stylist (Dog/Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive pet parent experiences. You'll handle full grooming menus, maintain salon standards, and contribute to store success through sales and pet safety protocols. This role demands flexibility, compassion, and skill in a fast-paced, pet-filled setting.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in wet/hairy conditions, climb ladders, and work amid moderate-to-high noise. Depth perception and composure under pressure are key.
Key Responsibilities
Independently execute grooming services per PetSmart standards; greet clients, manage reservations/check-ins; recommend wellness solutions; promote sales; uphold cleanliness and report sick pets; assist other departments; embody company values.
Experience & Skills
Require prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy completion. Excel in organization, communication, computer use, and safety. Thrive in evenings/weekends/holidays with pet-handling composure.
Benefits
Comprehensive perks include weekly paychecks, health/wellness plans, 401k match, full-time PTO, discounts, tuition aid, and development opportunities to advance your pet career.
Locations
- Richmond, Virginia, 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, recommend services, manage appointments and check-ins
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and health standards
- Drive salon sales through merchandise and service promotions
- Assist in other departments and follow company policies
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 in Richmond, Virginia, 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's Pet Stylist (Dog/Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive pet parent experiences. You'll handle full grooming menus, maintain salon standards, and contribute to store success through sales and pet safety protocols. This role demands flexibility, compassion, and skill in a fast-paced, pet-filled setting.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in wet/hairy conditions, climb ladders, and work amid moderate-to-high noise. Depth perception and composure under pressure are key.
Key Responsibilities
Independently execute grooming services per PetSmart standards; greet clients, manage reservations/check-ins; recommend wellness solutions; promote sales; uphold cleanliness and report sick pets; assist other departments; embody company values.
Experience & Skills
Require prior grooming or PetSmart Salon Academy completion. Excel in organization, communication, computer use, and safety. Thrive in evenings/weekends/holidays with pet-handling composure.
Benefits
Comprehensive perks include weekly paychecks, health/wellness plans, 401k match, full-time PTO, discounts, tuition aid, and development opportunities to advance your pet career.
Locations
- Richmond, Virginia, 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, recommend services, manage appointments and check-ins
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and health standards
- Drive salon sales through merchandise and service promotions
- Assist in other departments and follow company policies
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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