Pet Groomer

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Pet Supplies Plus - Wiscon Pet

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide full-service dog grooming including bathing, clipping, and styling according to breed standards or owner requests. Build lasting relationships with pet parents while ensuring the safety and well-being of all animals in the salon.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of professional pet grooming experience, including proficiency in breed-standard cuts, hand scissoring, clipping, and finishing techniques. You are comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and breeds, possess a strong understanding of animal behavior and safe handling practices, and have your own grooming tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

dog grooming services

pet grooming salon

breed standards

pet products and services

grooming salon environment

grooming techniques and skills

pet services environment

pet grooming

dog grooming

pet stylist

breed-standard cuts

hand scissoring

clipping

finishing techniques

animal behavior

safe handling practices

grooming tools and equipment

customer service skills

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Opportunities for Growth Within the Store
  • Be part of a neighborly, community-focused team
  • Ongoing Training & Skill Development
  • Employee Discounts on Pet Products & Services
  • Earnings based on services performed or hourly pay options
  • Pet-First, People-First Environment

Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool they need to wear shades? We call that petcentricity. If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, we are looking for experienced Pet Groomers, Dog Groomers, and Pet Stylists to join our pack.
As a Pet Groomer, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. You’ll deliver exceptional, neighborly service while providing expert dog grooming services in a safe and welcoming pet grooming salon. Whether you’re turning a muddy mess into a proud pup, grooming to breed standards, or customizing a look based on a pet parent’s request, you play a key role in helping pets look and feel their best while building lasting relationships with their owners.
What You’ll Do
  • Provide full-service dog grooming including bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling
  •  Groom to breed standards or customize based on each pet parent’s request
  •  Safely handle and groom dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments
  •  Deliver a grooming experience that gives every pet their best “spaw day”
  •  Build relationships with neighbors and recommend pet products and services
  • Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your care
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon environment
  • Support store events and help grow your client base through great service
  • Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime
  • Continue developing grooming techniques and skills to grow your career
You May Be a Great Fit If You
  • Have a passion for pets, grooming, and customer service
  • Take pride in your craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • Are comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and breeds
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented pet services environment
  • Enjoy building relationships with pet parents and repeat clients
Requirements and Responsibilities
  • 1+ year of professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet stylist experience
  •  High School Diploma or GED required
  •  Experience with breed-standard cuts, hand scissoring, clipping, and finishing techniques
  • Strong understanding of animal behavior and safe handling practices
  • Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs
  • Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods
  • Ability to provide your own grooming tools and equipment (clippers, blades, shears, etc.)
  •  Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be 18+ years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner
What We Value
  • Pet Safety and Comfort First
  • Quality Craftsmanship
  • Teamwork and Positivity
  • Care for Our Neighbors and Their Pets

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Pet Supplies Plus - Wiscon Pet

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly. Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 
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