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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.
$33,412 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
If you're the kind of groomer who notices the little details, takes pride in a beautiful finish, and treats every pet with patience, kindness, and respect, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Love About Working With Us At CB Pet Market, we believe great groomers should have the tools, products, support, and freedom to do their best work.
You'll have access to a broad selection of professional grooming tools and products, along with ongoing product knowledge and training. You'll work alongside a knowledgeable retail team and be part of a company that has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and genuine care for pets.
We're also a growing company that believes in promoting from within. We want our team members to grow with us and have opportunities to take on more responsibility as they develop. We're Looking for Someone Who... Takes genuine pride in their work and loves making pets look and feel their very best. Is passionate about the grooming profession and eager to continue learning and improving their skills. Has strong scissoring and clipping skills and a great eye for detail. Is confident, dependable, proactive, and able to work independently. Has the patience and gentle touch necessary to work safely and compassionately with all types of pets, including challenging grooms. Understands the importance of creating a positive experience for both pets and their parents. Has excellent communication and customer service skills. Enjoys interacting directly with customers, understanding their expectations, discussing the finished groom, gathering feedback, and helping clients schedule their pet's next appointment. Keeps thorough grooming notes so that each pet receives consistent, personalized care. Takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment. Properly sanitizes grooming tables and equipment between appointments and ensures the grooming area is clean and ready for the next day before leaving. Can recognize potential medical or skin concerns and understands when those conditions may require adjustments to grooming products or services. Works well as part of a team and enjoys partnering with our retail staff to provide an excellent overall customer experience. Is comfortable spending much of the day on their feet and can safely lift at least 40 pounds. Experience At least 2 years of professional pet grooming experience is preferred. What We Offer Full-time W-2 position Hourly pay + commission Tips Paid holidays and PTO Health & dental benefits 401(k) Generous employee discount on pet supplies A supportive, experienced team environment Why CB Pet Market? We're an independent, growing pet company that genuinely cares about animals, our customers, and our team.
Our stores are more than places to buy pet supplies — we strive to be a trusted resource for pet parents and a place where knowledgeable, passionate people can build a career doing something they love.
If you're proud of your grooming skills, love working with animals, and want to be part of a team that values quality, customer service, and continued growth, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to Join Our Team? Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for CB Pet Market.
Job Type:
Full-time Schedule:
8-hour day shiftWork Location:
In person —Clinton, NJ Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time offCompensation Package:
Bonus opportunities Commission pay Hourly pay Tips Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance