Pet Bather

Overview

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About Life At Pet Smart

At Pet Smart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for fulltime associates
• Career pathing
• Pet Smart Grooming Academy
• Development opportunities

Pet Smart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon-specific services and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility for store cleanliness, recommending solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

• Successful completion of Pet Smart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
• Greets pet parents, answers questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures.
• Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with Pet Smart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

• 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, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Vision requirements include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Vision requirements include depth perception.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, moderate to high noise levels, and live animals.

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it’s helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet’s birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you’ll create moments that matter. We value diversity and the perspectives of our 50,000 associates, united by a passion for pets.

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Note:

This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually building a network of talented candidates and are always accepting applications. Contact your local Pet Smart store to check which roles they are actively hiring for. This job summary describes general duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive.