Groomer

Overview

Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool he needs to wear shades? We call that “petcentricity”! If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, we are looking for Experienced Groomers to join our pack!

• $1,500 sign‑on bonus for New Groomer hires with 1+ years of experience!

As an experienced Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• Get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever
• See excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal
• Make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
• Help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for

…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWsome!

• Delight neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning.
• Groom and style pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards.
• Always ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
• Develop long‑term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
• Engage in community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store.
• Successfully complete Safety Training certification.
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
• Assist store team members during grooming downtime.
• Continuously develop skills and pet grooming techniques while growing your career.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1‑year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer.
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to provide your own equipment (clippers, blades, scissors, etc.).
• Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and be 18 years or older.

• $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus
• Commission‑Based Pay with Guaranteed Minimum
• Training & Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Full‑Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full‑Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full‑Time)
• Employee Discounts

If you are interested in starting a new career in Grooming, apply for our Bather/st‑student groomer (Groom Tech) role and find out more about our Paragon training program: https://care

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 750 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design that makes it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods, and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet.

Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full‑Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength, stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Minimum: USD $15.50/hr maximum: USD $16.50/hr.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Retail

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