Pet Groomer

Pet Supplies Plus 4225 • Houston, TX

9h

About The Position

The Pet Groomer provides professional dog grooming services in a safe, welcoming salon while delivering neighborly customer service and building relationships with pets and their owners. The role includes grooming dogs to breed standards or to meet pet parents’ requests, ensuring each pet’s safety and comfort, maintaining the salon, and recommending pet products and services. The groomer may support store events and assist other team members during grooming downtime while continuing to develop grooming skills.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional pet grooming, dog grooming, or pet stylist experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 weighing up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to provide personal grooming tools and equipment, such as clippers, blades, and shears.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old and meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner.
• Passion for pets, grooming, and customer service; attention to detail; comfort working with dogs of all sizes and breeds; and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service dog grooming, including bathing, brushing, clipping, and styling.
• Groom dogs to breed standards or customize grooming based on each pet parent’s request.
• Safely handle and groom dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Provide a positive grooming experience for each pet.
• Build relationships with customers and recommend pet products and services.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of pets in your care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming salon.
• Support store events and grow your client base through quality service.
• Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime.
• Continue developing grooming techniques and skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth within the store.
• Ongoing training and skill development.
• Employee discounts on pet products and services.
• Earnings based on services performed or hourly pay options.
• Pet-first, people-first environment.
• Neighborly, community-focused team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED