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Pet Supplies Plus

Professional Pet Stylist

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$31,714 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

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! 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 chihuahua'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 Groomers 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 or willing and able to participate in PSP's training and certification 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 Ability to be flexible in working evenings until 9:00 PM, weekends and holidays, and be 18 years or older. We are looking for experienced groomers for our Clinton Township location We are also willing to train the right candidate for a career in grooming
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00 - $24.53 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Discounts/Reimbursements