About us

We are a locally and independently owned and operated franchise of Pet Supplies Plus. We strive to provide a healthy, energetic, clean and PAWsitive experience for all our neighbors. We are passionate about keeping our store well stocked and equipped with knowledgeable staff to meet and exceed our neighbor's expectations. We offer a wide array of pet food, pet products, grooming services, live animals and animal expertise all at a great value.

With 700 locations in 41 states, the Pet Supplies Plus 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 feel neighborly. Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 20 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Franchise 500 list and is the Top Full-Service franchise store.

We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics. In addition to the federal law requirements, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment.

FULL TIME AND PART TIME EXPERIENCED GROOMERS REQUIRED FOR A BRAND NEW LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED PET SUPPLIES PLUS FRANCHISE IN STERLING, VA. HOURLY RATES GUARANTEED WHILE BUILDING UP CLIENT LIST THEN OPTION TO SWITCH TO COMMISSION BASED COMPENSATION PLUS TIPS (W-2 EMPLOYEE). FULL TIME COMPANY EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF HEALTHCARE PLANS. PET SUPPLIES PLUS ALSO PARTNERS WITH PARAGON SCHOOL OF PET GROOMING AND WILL PAY FOR ANY ADDITIONAL TRAINING THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A QUALIFYING BATHER OR A GROOMER.

Groomer's Key Responsibilities include :

- Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing and
conditioning.

- Groom and style pets per owner's instructions and/or according to breed standards.

- Ensure the wellness and sufety of furry patrons at all times.

- Develop long term relationship 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 stores.

- Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.

- Assist store team members during grooming down time.

- Successful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training
certification.

PAWsome groomers will have :

- A High school diploma or GED

- Two years or more of verifiable grooming experience with formal training certification
and/or experience under an established, verifiable certified groomer or willing and able
to participate in - PSP's Training and Certification.

- Ability to groom all breeds and sizes.

- Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing upto 50 lbs.

- Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.

- Ability to be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays.

- All candidates must pass the drug/background screening (where allowed by law), and
be 18 years or older.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $750.00 - $1,500.00 per week

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Pet grooming: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person