Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Make a daily impact through pet care, customer connections, and career advancement in a diverse, inclusive culture of belonging.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer (Pet Stylist) in our Waterbury, CT location, you'll deliver best-in-class salon services for dogs and cats while ensuring pet health, safety, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This role combines technical grooming expertise with customer service, sales, and salon management to uphold PetSmart's vision and values.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in a wet, pet hair-filled environment with moderate to high noise levels. Depth perception and composure under pressure required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu and standalone services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on needs, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales.
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, client records, and promotional calls.
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation and respond to pet health issues, including vet transport.
- Support store departments, follow policies, and contribute to recognition culture.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience or successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion required. Proficiency in computers, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, strong organization, communication, and safety focus essential. React calmly under pressure while prioritizing pet welfare.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness coverage
- 401k matching and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join PetSmart in Waterbury to do what you love—creating moments that matter for pets and their families every day.
Locations
- Waterbury, Connecticut, 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 flexible schedule including 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, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise
- Manage salon operations including check-in/out, reservations, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and respond to pet health emergencies
- Drive salon sales targets and participate in store-wide support duties
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing & Development opportunities
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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 begins with our people. Join a team that empowers associates with tools, resources, and growth opportunities to create meaningful experiences for pets and their families. Make a daily impact through pet care, customer connections, and career advancement in a diverse, inclusive culture of belonging.
Role Overview
As a Pet Groomer (Pet Stylist) in our Waterbury, CT location, you'll deliver best-in-class salon services for dogs and cats while ensuring pet health, safety, and exceptional pet parent experiences. This role combines technical grooming expertise with customer service, sales, and salon management to uphold PetSmart's vision and values.
Essential Physical Demands
Expect to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs (team lift 100lbs+), handle pets in a wet, pet hair-filled environment with moderate to high noise levels. Depth perception and composure under pressure required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute full grooming menu and standalone services per PetSmart standards.
- Consult with pet parents on needs, recommend wellness solutions, and drive salon sales.
- Handle check-in/out, reservations, client records, and promotional calls.
- Maintain salon cleanliness/sanitation and respond to pet health issues, including vet transport.
- Support store departments, follow policies, and contribute to recognition culture.
Experience & Skills
Prior grooming experience or successful PetSmart Salon Academy completion required. Proficiency in computers, flexibility for evenings/weekends/holidays, strong organization, communication, and safety focus essential. React calmly under pressure while prioritizing pet welfare.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness coverage
- 401k matching and Paid Time Off
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development programs
Join PetSmart in Waterbury to do what you love—creating moments that matter for pets and their families every day.
Locations
- Waterbury, Connecticut, 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 flexible schedule including 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, and sanitary care per PetSmart standards
- Engage pet parents to recommend wellness solutions and upsell services/merchandise
- Manage salon operations including check-in/out, reservations, and reminder calls
- Maintain salon cleanliness, pet safety, and respond to pet health emergencies
- Drive salon sales targets and participate in store-wide support duties
Benefits
- general: Paid Weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: 401k Plan with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance, Career pathing & Development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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