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 Suffolk, Virginia, you'll create joyful moments for pets and their families while building a rewarding career. We empower associates with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Join a company that values your unique perspective and lets you do what you love every day.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive experiences for pets and pet parents. This role upholds our vision of pet health, safety, and satisfaction while driving salon success through expert grooming and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming services per PetSmart standards: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary care.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and recommend services/merchandise to meet pet needs.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, and rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, take action on issues, and assist across departments as needed.
- Drive sales to hit targets while fostering a welcoming environment.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion and safety certification. Must be computer-proficient, organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure with flexible scheduling (evenings, weekends, holidays). Strong communication skills and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development programs. Make a meaningful impact while growing professionally at PetSmart.
Locations
- Suffolk, 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 baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise
- 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 starts with our passionate team. As a Pet Groomer in Suffolk, Virginia, you'll create joyful moments for pets and their families while building a rewarding career. We empower associates with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Join a company that values your unique perspective and lets you do what you love every day.
Role Overview
PetSmart's Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) delivers exceptional salon services, ensuring positive experiences for pets and pet parents. This role upholds our vision of pet health, safety, and satisfaction while driving salon success through expert grooming and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming services per PetSmart standards: baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary care.
- Consult with pet parents on wellness solutions and recommend services/merchandise to meet pet needs.
- Handle salon operations: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls, and rebooking.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions; perform daily maintenance and end-of-day cleaning.
- Monitor pet health, take action on issues, and assist across departments as needed.
- Drive sales to hit targets while fostering a welcoming environment.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience required, or 6 months as Stylist in Training with successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion and safety certification. Must be computer-proficient, organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure with flexible scheduling (evenings, weekends, holidays). Strong communication skills and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fast-paced, pet-filled environment essential.
Benefits
Enjoy paid weekly wages, health & wellness coverage, 401k matching, PTO for full-time roles, associate discounts, tuition assistance, and clear career paths with development programs. Make a meaningful impact while growing professionally at PetSmart.
Locations
- Suffolk, 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 baths, brushes, nail trims, teeth brushing
- Engage pet parents to recommend services and merchandise
- 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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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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