Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) - Wag N Wash

WAG N WASH • Ann Arbor, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Do you understand that cats and dogs are more than just pets - they're cherished members of your family? Are you ready to learn all about Grooming and making pets look fabulous? As a Bather/Groom Tech at Wag N Wash, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets, providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity. Pet Supplies Plus, the parent company, is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 750 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide 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. Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
• Ability to review videos and take tests online
• Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and validated selection test and be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail or other industry working with pets

Responsibilities

• Encourage a bulldog to “gimme the shake!” and celebrate the resulting shower
• Attend our free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming if looking to become a Groomer in the future!
• Get comfortable with all tools and grooming equipment
• Learn how to bathe and style dogs to breed standards
• Engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath
• Delighting Neighbors and pets with grooming services, such as brushing, bathing, and trimming nails
• Learning and demonstrating all the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program
• Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons
• Developing long-term relationships with Neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
• Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
• Successfully completing Safety Training certification
• Assisting store team members during grooming downtime

Benefits

• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules
• Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
• Promotion From Within Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)
• Paid Time Off (Full-Time)
• Free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming if looking to become a Groomer in the future!
• Free tool kit worth over $600 as a bonus of enrolling in the Paragon school if looking to become a Groomer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees