We value your experience and are currently offering a $1500 sign-on bonus OR a $1000 sign-on bonus with a brand new tool kit!ABOUT OUR SALONS:Let your creativity shine as an experienced Pet Groomer! In our Grooming Salon, you'll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your clients each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. With your skills and expertise, you'll advise pet parents on the best services for their pets and perform grooming services that exceed their expectations. And, as an added bonus, you'll be able to share in the joy that comes with picking up a freshly coiffed pet! It's impossible not to smile and take pride in the work that you do for your clients!YOUR GROOMING CAREER:At PetSmart, we take care of the business, so you can focus on the pets! A grooming career with PetSmart includes:A steady, growing client baseStable base pay, plus commissionPaid sick and vacation timeHealth benefits and 401kAll supplies you need including shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.State of the art equipment including kennels, tables, dryers, and HydrosurgeOn-going education and trainingRoom to grow your career as a Salon Leader, Store Leader, or District Academy Trainer!THE WARM AND FUZZIES:We've highlighted job responsibilities and programs as best as we could above-but the best parts of working at PetSmart can't be fully described in the job description.It's the pride of the giving Mickey a makeover in our salons watching him strut his stuff on the way out. Paws off, ladies, he's taken!It's the excitement of Walter's wagging tail during his bath or Sadie's smile after her teeth are cleaned.It's the gussying up of Gizmo for this year's holiday photoshoot. (Fun fact: many of our groomers receive holiday cards from their clients!)It's the little things we do that add up to really big things that pets need.Working at PetSmart is not a job, it's a community of those who work together for the love of pets.Apply now to experiencea career that loves you back.This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to.The Californiapay range for this position is from $16.00to $28.00per hour.Exact rate of pay will be based on store location, position, and experience level.In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the minimum wage.This position is also eligible for benefits as described athttps://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law.Applicants must be over the age of 18 unless in Montana or otherwise noted by State LawFor applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law