Pet Retail Store Associate

Now Hiring |Part-Time

We're looking for an energetic, experienced animal-loving Retail Associate to join our team at our brand-new Clayton, CA salon. If you love dogs, love people, and love a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to have you in our pack!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the face of our salon, you'll be the first person pet parents and their dogs meet when they walk through our doors. Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering an outstanding experience for every pet parent, in person and over the phone
• Booking and managing grooming appointments
• Answering phones and handling front desk operations
• Recommending and selling our products and grooming services with expert knowledge of both
• Handling cash transactions accurately and responsibly
• Keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming
• Supporting the grooming team and contributing to a positive, collaborative environment

WHO YOU ARE

What we are looking for:

• You must have previous retail and/or receptionist experience (required)
• You must have previous professional experience working with animals (required)
• Reliable and dependable, with willingness to cover extra shifts if needed.
• Enjoy the puzzle of scheduling — filling the calendar strategically to make the most of every groomer's time
• Are a natural communicator who makes people and their pets feel immediately at ease
• Love animals deeply and enjoy helping pet parents find the right products and services
• Have strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Are comfortable with cash handling and maintaining store safety
• Thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Employee discount on products and services
• Flexible scheduling
• Referral program
• Training and professional development support
• A positive, pet-loving team culture in a brand-new salon
• The chance to be part of Clayton’s neighborhood pet store

Job Types: Part-time

COMPENSATION

Compensation: Base pay of $18.00–$22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

ABOUT WOOF GANG BAKERY & GROOMING

At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do. Our furry friends mean the world to us. Passion and care for animals are at the core of everything we do. Grooming with love since 2007, we take the stress out of grooming and put love into it.

We believe in offering every pet a personalized experience with the love and care they deserve. We also carry the best pet food, and our bakery treats are made fresh with natural ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Unlike the big box pet stores, we're a neighborhood salon where dogs aren't just appointments. They're family! We're locally owned, part of a trusted franchise network with more than 200 locations across the U.S., and we've built a culture around one simple belief: every pet deserves a calm, personalized experience, and every team member deserves a workplace that truly respects their craft.

The Woof Gang Bakery Promise:

• We are committed to the happiness, health, and well-being of pets. And also, how they look!
• The well-being and safety of our pets are our top priority.
• We care for our furry friends as if they were our own.
• We bring joy and kindness to all pets and parents who enter our stores.
• We take the stress out of grooming and put love into it.
• We believe that everyone deserves a treat.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What does reliable mean to you?
• Are you able to work all shifts, including weekends?
• What professional animal care experience do you have?

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
• animal related: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clayton, CA 94517 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22