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Grooming Technician

Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Supplies Plus Salary
Waxahachie, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off


Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? Are you interested in learning to become a Pet Groomer, Dog Groomer, or Grooming Technician and building a career working with pets?

As a Bather / Student Groomer, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. You will deliver exceptional, neighborly service while supporting the pet grooming salon and learning the skills needed to become a professional dog groomer. Whether you’re encouraging a bulldog to “gimme the shake,” getting hands-on with grooming tools and equipment, or helping a pet look and feel their best, you play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and pet care environment where both pets and people thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver exceptional, neighborly customer service to every pet and pet parent
  • Bathe, brush, dry, and assist with dog grooming services such as nail trims
  • Learn proper pet grooming techniques, tools, and breed standards
  • Support the grooming salon team and assist with daily operations
  • Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your care
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment
  • Build relationships with neighbors by understanding their pets’ needs
  • Recommend pet products and services to support pet health and wellness
  • Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime


You May Be a Great Fit If You

  • Love working with dogs and people
  • Are comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment (including water, fur, and active pets)
  • Have strong attention to detail and a focus on safety
  • Enjoy learning new skills and are open to coaching and feedback
  • Have experience in animal care, veterinary clinics, pet boarding, or daycare environments
  • Background as a Veterinary Technician, Vet Assistant, Animal Care Technician, Kennel Assistant or Pet Care Specialist
  • Interest in growing into a Pet Groomer or Dog Groomer role
  • Patience, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm to guide nervous pets


Requirements and Responsibilities

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Previous experience in pet care, animal handling, retail, or customer service is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs
  • Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods
  • Ability to learn through hands-on training and online grooming coursework
  • Comfortable using grooming tools and salon equipment (training provided)
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be 18 years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner


This location is independently owned and operated by a franchise owner. Your application will go directly to the franchise owner hiring team. Each PSP franchised business is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. You acknowledge that if you are offered employment at a PSP franchised business, your sole and exclusive employer is the local franchise business that hired you, not PSP Franchise Operations. PSP Franchise Operations does not participate in any local employment decisions or practices within its franchised businesses. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the franchise location.

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