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!
Earn 50–60% commission (based on experience) plus tips and a $500 sign-on bonus*!
Must have prior grooming experience. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity to maximize your earnings!
A Groomer contributes to franchise store of Pet Supplies Plus vision of America's Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store by grooming pets and providing other services such as bathing/brushing, ear and teeth cleaning, or nail trims. This role works closely with the grooming team to develop new relationships in the community. Ideal candidates are excited about our pets and our customers ("neighbors") and go the extra mile to ensure they are delighted with services when leaving our groom rooms. In conjunction with the pet center team, groomers will be responsible for providing neighborly, petcentric, trustworthy, and knowledgeable service. 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 work day, 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 slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWesome!
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 Groomer will:
· Have a High school diploma or GED
· Have 1 year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer
· Have 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
· Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
· Candidates must be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays. All candidates must pass the drug, background and validated selection test, and be 16 years or older.
Along with competitive pay, a Store Team Member will be eligible for incredible benefits including:
- Employee Referral Program ($200/groomer referred and they stays for 90 days)
- Discount on PAWsome merchandise
EOE STATEMENT
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.
Note: By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a retail store that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee (Pet Stark, LLC) and not owned or operated by Pet Supplies Plus corporate.
*Sign-on bonus requires 1 year of uninterrupted employment.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have direct experience in pet grooming? If yes, please specify the number of years and the breeds you have worked with.
- Please list your direct and indirect pet grooming experience. Types of breeds you are comfortable with and any relevant details.
- How many years of _____ experience do you have?
Experience:
- Pet grooming: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bensalem, PA 19020 (Required)
Work Location: In person
