What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Groomer/Stylist position at Earthwise Pet Supply?
Pet Stylist / Groomer EarthWise Pet — Clay, NY
Location: Marketfair North, 4148 State Route 31, Clay, NY 13041
EarthWise Pet is growing our grooming team, and we’re looking for talented, dependable, and compassionate Pet Stylist/Groomers to join our team!
We are a neighborhood pet supply store dedicated to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. Along with natural and holistic pet nutrition and high-quality pet supplies, our grooming salon provides personalized grooming services with a strong focus on pet comfort, safety, skin and coat health, and an exceptional client experience.
If you are passionate about grooming, enjoy building relationships with pets and their families, and take pride in providing high-quality work, we would love to hear from you!
Pet Stylist / Groomer Responsibilities
- Provide professional grooming services while prioritizing the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of every pet.
- Consult with pet parents to understand their grooming preferences and provide recommendations based on the pet's breed, coat, lifestyle, and individual needs.
- Perform bathing, drying, brushing, deshedding, haircuts, breed-specific styling, nail care, ear cleaning, and other appropriate grooming services.
- Use breed knowledge, technical skill, creativity, and attention to detail to achieve quality grooming results.
- Recognize and communicate potential skin, coat, ear, nail, or other health concerns observed during the grooming process.
- Handle pets calmly and compassionately, using appropriate handling techniques to minimize stress and ensure a positive grooming experience.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming environment.
- Properly clean and maintain grooming equipment and tools, including clippers, blades, scissors, brushes, and other personal equipment.
- Follow all salon safety, sanitation, and pet-handling procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service and help create lasting relationships with our grooming clients.
- Work cooperatively with the retail and grooming teams to support the overall success of EarthWise Pet.
- Stay current on grooming techniques, breed standards, pet care practices, and continuing education opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional grooming experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of a variety of breeds, coat types, grooming techniques, and breed-specific styles.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and confidently handle a variety of dog breeds, sizes, temperaments, and coat conditions.
- Ability to work independently while also being a positive and collaborative member of the team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and dependable.
- Passionate about animal care and committed to treating every pet with patience, kindness, and respect.
- Ability to recognize when a pet may require additional care or veterinary attention and communicate concerns appropriately to the pet parent.
- Willingness to learn about natural and holistic approaches to pet health and wellness.
- Must be able to lift and safely handle pets weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and performing the physical requirements of a grooming position.
- Must be available to work Saturdays and evening shifts, with additional weekday availability.
Position Details
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: Commission-based/ W-2 position
- Schedule: Weekday shifts, evening shifts, and Saturdays
- Work Location: In person
- Saturday availability is required
What We Offer
- Employee discount
- A fun, supportive, pet-focused work environment
- Opportunity to grow professionally within a holistic pet wellness-focused business
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge of pet nutrition, skin and coat health, and overall pet wellness
- A team environment where quality grooming and compassionate pet care are valued
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is more than someone who can give a great haircut. We are looking for a true pet professional who understands that grooming plays an important role in a pet's overall health and well-being.
You should be someone who takes pride in your work, treats every pet as an individual, communicates well with clients, and is committed to continuing to learn and grow. At EarthWise Pet, we believe pets are family, and we want our grooming clients to feel that same level of care from the moment they walk through our doors.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you are an experienced Pet Stylist/Groomer who is passionate about providing exceptional grooming and compassionate care, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume to:
shani.clay@earthwisepet.com
EarthWise Pet — Clay
Helping pets live healthier, happier lives.
Pay: $20.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Grooming: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $65