Pet Groomer

Overview

Are you in the market for a GROOMtastic new career? Join us as a Pet Groomer at our store in Otsego, Minnesota!

What is Pet Supplies Plus?

As a franchise location of Pet Supplies Plus, we will not only work with pets and fellow pet lovers, we will be an integral part of the community! Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet(s). This easy to navigate store will offer a wise assortment of natural foods, hard goods, and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet! Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly. 

In addition to selling supplies for pet owners in the community, this location provides grooming and washing services to our guest's PAWsome pets!

Who are we hiring?

Are you ready for a dog-gone good time? We are on the search for a positive, motivated and pet-loving individual to join our team as the Pet Groomer! As the Groomer you will:

• perform various grooming services including baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning and teeth brushing, ensuring each pet’s safety and comfort throughout the process.
• style pets according to owner requests or breed standards, using various grooming tools and techniques.
• provide exceptional service to pet owners by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
• complete regular cleaning of the grooming area and grooming tools and equipment to ensure it is a clean, fun, and inviting area for pet owners and pets.
• ensure the wellness and safety of visiting pets at all times.
• assist with daily operations such as running cash register, unloading trucks, stocking shelves and cleaning.

Add your pawprint to our company and apply today!

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

For this position, individuals must be at least 18 years of age or older and having a passion for working with both animals and people!

High School diploma or GED is preferred with 1+ years of grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer.

We welcome an individual with previous pet store or retail experience, but are happy to train the best person for the job!

**Note, once hired, this individual will need to successfully complete the Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification. This certification will be paid for by the company.

Pay Range

USD $16.25 - USD $21.50 /Hr.
Company Introduction

Build a career with a company that invests in people, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities to grow. At Coborn's, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're an employee-owned company where team members are empowered to make a difference, contribute to our success, and help shape the future of our organization. For more than 100 years, we've been committed to serving our guests, supporting local communities, and helping our team members thrive. We've also been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years, a recognition earned entirely through employee feedback about their experience working at Coborn's, Inc.

As one of the Midwest's largest independent grocery retailers, Coborn's, Inc. operates 77 grocery stores across six states under the:

• Coborn's
• Cash Wise Foods
• Marketplace Foods
• Hornbacher's
• Tadych's Marketplace Foods
• Sullivan's Foods
• Kessler's Food & Grocery

banners. Guided by our vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots and community-focused values. With more than 135 business units across our organization, team members have opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.

Beyond grocery, our diverse retail operations include liquor stores, convenience stores, fuel locations, pharmacies, and franchise businesses such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting it all are our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. From neighborhood stores to behind-the-scenes operations, every team member plays a role in helping us serve our guests and strengthen the communities we call home.