Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather) at Pet Supplies Plus

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dog Bathing, Dog Brushing, Nail Trimming, Pet Styling, Customer Service, Animal Safety, Retail Operations, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Retail

Description

Overview Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? Are you interested in learning to become a Groomer? Join our pack and attend our free Paragon School of Pet Grooming! Responsibilities/Qualifications As a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) 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: Encourage a bulldog to “gimme the shake!” and celebrate the resulting shower Attend our free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming if looking to become a Groomer in the future! Get comfortable with all tools and grooming equipment Learn how to bathe and style dogs to breed standards Upon hire, receive a free tool kit worth over $600 as a bonus of enrolling in the Paragon school if looking to become a Groomer! …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 PAWsome. Groom Tech key responsibilities include: Delighting Neighbors and pets with grooming services, such as brushing, bathing, and trimming nails. Learning and demonstrating all the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program. Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons. Developing long-term relationships with Neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy. Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting. Successfully completing Safety Training certification. Assisting store team members during grooming downtime. PAWsome Groom Tech candidates will have: Experience in retail or other industry working with pets, but not required. High School Diploma or GED 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 review videos and take tests online. Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and validated selection test and be at least 18 years old. Why Us: Employee Discounts Flexible Schedules Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs Promotion From Within Culture Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time) Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time) Paid Time Off (Full-Time) About Company Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With 770+ 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. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 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. EOE STATEMENT We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Min USD $15.00/Hr. Max USD $16.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

Provide grooming services including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming while ensuring the safety and wellness of pets. Participate in the Paragon School of Pet Grooming training to learn breed-standard styling and professional grooming skills.