Grooming Technician

Benefits:TipsEmployee discountsOpportunity for advancementSplish, splash FIDO needs a bath. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? Are you interested in learning to become a Pet Groomer, Dog Groomer, or Grooming Technician and building a career working with pets?As a Bather / Student Groomer, you're pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. You will deliver exceptional, neighborly service while supporting the pet grooming salon and learning the skills needed to become a professional dog groomer. Whether you're encouraging a bulldog to "gimme the shake," getting hands-on with grooming tools and equipment, or helping a pet look and feel their best, you play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and pet care environment where both pets and people thrive.What You'll DoDeliver exceptional, neighborly customer service to every pet and pet parentBathe, brush, dry, and assist with dog grooming services such as nail trimsLearn proper pet grooming techniques, tools, and breed standardsSupport the grooming salon team and assist with daily operationsEnsure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your careMaintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environmentBuild relationships with neighbors by understanding their pets' needsRecommend pet products and services to support pet health and wellnessAssist store team members as needed during grooming downtimeYou May Be a Great Fit If YouLove working with dogs and peopleAre comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment (including water, fur, and active pets)Have strong attention to detail and a focus on safetyEnjoy learning new skills and are open to coaching and feedbackHave experience in animal care, veterinary clinics, pet boarding, or daycare environmentsBackground as a Veterinary Technician, Vet Assistant, Animal Care Technician, Kennel Assistant or Pet Care SpecialistInterest in growing into a Pet Groomer or Dog Groomer rolePatience, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm to guide nervous petsRequirements and ResponsibilitiesHigh School Diploma or GED requiredPrevious experience in pet care, animal handling, retail, or customer service is a plus, but not requiredAbility to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbsAbility to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periodsAbility to learn through hands-on training and online grooming courseworkComfortable using grooming tools and salon equipment (training provided)Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysMust be 18+ years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise ownerThis location is independently owned and operated by a franchise owner. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner hiring team. Each PSP franchised business is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. You acknowledge that if you are offered employment at a PSP franchised business, your sole and exclusive employer is the local franchise business that hired you, not PSP Franchise Operations. PSP Franchise Operations does not participate in any local employment decisions or practices within its franchised businesses. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location.