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. Every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of Belonging and Recognition. Make a meaningful impact daily—whether celebrating a pet's birthday or seeing a pet parent's smile after a fresh groom. We cherish diversity and unique perspectives.
Role Overview
As a Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) in Waynesboro, Virginia, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding company vision, mission, values, and strategy. Share responsibility for salon cleanliness, pet health, and safety. Enjoy flexibility in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs). Exposed to wet environments, pet hair, moderate noise, live animals. Specific vision for depth perception required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform full grooming menu per PetSmart standards.
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and sell merchandise/services.
- Handle pet parent experience: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls.
- Maintain salon sanitation via daily checklists; respond to sick/injured pets.
- Drive salon sales targets and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
- Prior grooming or 6 months Stylist in Training with Salon Academy certification.
- Computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling.
- Strong organization, attention to safety, communication skills.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off (full-time)
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
*Benefits eligibility varies. Do what you love—join PetSmart today!
Locations
- Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
Salary
28,000 - 38,000 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
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out procedures
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote sales of merchandise and services to meet targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments as needed
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
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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. Every associate creates meaningful experiences for pets and families. We empower teams with tools, resources, and growth opportunities in a culture of Belonging and Recognition. Make a meaningful impact daily—whether celebrating a pet's birthday or seeing a pet parent's smile after a fresh groom. We cherish diversity and unique perspectives.
Role Overview
As a Pet Stylist (Dog and/or Cat Groomer) in Waynesboro, Virginia, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering best-in-class salon services while upholding company vision, mission, values, and strategy. Share responsibility for salon cleanliness, pet health, and safety. Enjoy flexibility in a dynamic pet retail environment.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand, walk, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs (team lift 100+ lbs). Exposed to wet environments, pet hair, moderate noise, live animals. Specific vision for depth perception required.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform full grooming menu per PetSmart standards.
- Recommend health/wellness solutions and sell merchandise/services.
- Handle pet parent experience: greetings, reservations, check-in/out, reminder calls.
- Maintain salon sanitation via daily checklists; respond to sick/injured pets.
- Drive salon sales targets and assist other departments.
Experience & Skills
- Prior grooming or 6 months Stylist in Training with Salon Academy certification.
- Computer proficiency, composure under pressure, flexible scheduling.
- Strong organization, attention to safety, communication skills.
Benefits
- Paid Weekly with Health & Wellness Benefits*
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off (full-time)
- Associate discounts, Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing and development opportunities
*Benefits eligibility varies. Do what you love—join PetSmart today!
Locations
- Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
Salary
28,000 - 38,000 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
- Manage pet parent interactions, reservations, check-in/out procedures
- Maintain salon cleanliness, sanitation, and pet safety standards
- Promote sales of merchandise and services to meet targets
- Identify and respond to sick/injured pets, assist other departments as needed
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
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Groomer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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