Bather / Groomer Apprentice

Independent Pet Partners•Park Ridge, IL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you think of your pet as a member of the family? If so, then we have a lot in common! Like you, we are extremely devoted to our pets and only want the best for them. We are a community of true pet lovers with shared interests and values. We are professionally committed to being your resource for all aspects of pet ownership including health and nutrition, training, grooming and the latest in general pet care. As a Bather / Grooming Assistant, you make a difference in the lives of pets by providing customers with an upscale pet styling experience to improve the look and feel of a pet’s physical appearance. We are looking for a dedicated pet professional that has a desire to start their Groomer training certification with us.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Minimum 6 months of professional experience in pet bathing or grooming.
Passion for dog bathing and promoting well-being of pets.
Willingness to be educated about the products and services offered.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require evening and weekend shifts.
Exceptional active-listening and customer service skills.
Good time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Desire to start their Groomer training certification with us.

Responsibilities

Bathe animals, trim nails, and provide other services as directed by the groomer and/ or store leader.
Provide a thorough hands-on pet check-in and check-out process for each pet and pet parent.
Use good judgment and alert groomer of any anomalies that a dog may have.
Actively engage pet parents and pets, share product knowledge, and educate pet parents.
Authentically offer enhancements to meet our pet’s and pet parent’s specific needs to support the growth of the business.
Always treat all pets and pet parents with kindness, respect, and proper handling.
Positively interact with pet parents in-person, via email, text, and phone providing them with proactive communication and exceptional service.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Rebook with pet parents to ensure timely, holistic care to promote pet wellness.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – medical and dependent care
$25K life insurance policy (employer paid)
Short and Long-term disability (employer paid)
Greatly discounted, employer-subsidized pet insurance
PTO (paid time off) – 2 weeks in first year, 3 weeks in second year
Paid Parental Leave and Paw-Ternity (paid Pet Adoption bonding time)
401(k) Program – employer match at a rate of 0.25% for each 1% contribution, up to 6%. Must be 21 or older.
Employee Assistance Program/ 24X7 – completely confidential
Generous discounts on goods and services
Team Member Feeder Program - eligible for two units (bags or cases of cans) of the participating vendors product/s each month
Store Bonus Incentive Program
Growth opportunities! Be sure to ask about our Groomer Apprenticeship programs