Full-Time Grooming Student

Pet Supplies Plus • Westmont, IL

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About The Position

As a Full-Time Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, you will: get nose kisses from a neighbor’s wet golden retriever, see excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu’s ear canal, make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again, help a terrier look like a poodle because that’s what the neighbor asked for, trim a guinea pig’s nails, because your customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species!)…all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWesome!

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have 1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they’ve provided top notch service
• Be willing to enroll in our paid grooming training program
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
• Candidates must be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays
• All candidates must pass the drug, background and validated selection test
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning
• Groom and style pets per owners’ instruction and/or according to breed standards
• Ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all times
• Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
• Assist store team members during grooming downtime
• Successful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification

Benefits

• Paid time off including Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options
• 401(k) with a company match
• Ongoing training and development
• Certified groomers are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus upon hire and completion of 90 day probationary period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees