Pet Grooming Apprentice

Benefits:

Pet insurance

Annual retention bonus

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

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.