Groomer - Full or Part Time

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 G roomer 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 retrieverSee excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu's ear canalMake a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer againHelp a terrier look like a poodle because that's what the neighbor asked forTrim 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 conditioningGroom and style pets per owners' instruction and/or according to breed standardsEnsure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all timesDevelop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happyCommunity outreach to attract new neighbors into our storePerform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and invitingAssist store team members during grooming downtimeSuccessful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certificationPAWsome Groomers will have:A high school diploma or GED1 year or more of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established groomer1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they've provided top notch serviceAbility to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to stand bend or stoop for extended periods of timeFlexibility 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.