Pet Groomer

Overview

Pet Groomer t Wenatchee, Washington. Salary range: $16.92-$33.46 per hour.

Pet Smart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You. Pet Groomer position focused on engaging with pet parents and pets, delivering positive experiences and best-in-class salon services, while upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, pet health and safety standards, and contributing to a welcoming salon environment.

• East Wenatchee, Washington

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Pet Smart’s Pet Stylist (Dog Groomer) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and best-in-class salon services, and upholding the company’s standards. This role shares responsibility for cleanliness and pet health and safety standards.

• Independently performs full menu of bath, brush and grooming services and standalone services (e.g., nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services) per Pet Smart bathing standards and procedures.
• Recommends additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on the pet’s needs.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes in person, over the phone, and at the sales register.
• Greets pet parents, answers questions, and assists with making reservations in the salon.
• Conducts appointment reminder calls, maintains client records, and consults with pet parents on services offered.
• Performs check-in/check-out procedures for grooming appointments, including paperwork and rebooking.
• Promotes opportunities to grow salon sales and achieve sales targets and productivity.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains high levels of cleanliness, sanitation, and humane conditions for all pets in the grooming area; performs maintenance and end-of-day cleaning per the maintenance checklist.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified; transport to the vet as needed.
• Assists in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participates in the company culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

• Prior grooming experience; or 6 months of experience in the Stylist in Training program with successful completion of Pet Smart’s Salon Academy training and safety certification, or passes the salon technical evaluation.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Stand/walk for long periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; climb a ladder; perform repetitive motions.
• Exposure to pet hair and a noisy environment; move in a wet environment; exposure to live animals.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pet Smart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be over 18 (except where required by local or state law).