Groomer - Full or Part Time - Pet Supplies Plus

Groomer (both part- and full-time applicants will be considered)

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, then come work in our neighborhood!

This Pet Supplies Plus store is locally owned and operated, so you'll have the backing of a nationally known brand AND be a valued member of a family-oriented environment!

As a 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
• Trim a guinea pig's nails, because your customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species!)

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

Groomer key responsibilities include:

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning
• Groom and style pets per owners' instruction and/or according to breed standards
• Ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all times
• Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
• Assist store team members during grooming downtime
• Successful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification

PAWsome Groomers will have:

• A high school diploma or GED
• 1 year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established groomer
• 1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they've provided top notch service
• 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
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and some holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas Day excluded).  All candidates must pass background, validated selection test,and be 16 years or older.

Successful groomer candidates will begin work at an hourly rate, then graduate to a 50/50 commission split (potentially higher for experienced groomers), plus tips.  This job posting is for either part or full time.  Groomers that work 30 hours per week or more are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off and 401k.