Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather)
About The Position
Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) to provide grooming services and friendly, neighborly service to pets and their owners. The role involves brushing, bathing, and trimming pets’ nails; maintaining pet wellness and safety; and keeping the grooming environment clean and inviting. Groom Techs build relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending products and services to help keep pets healthy and happy. During grooming downtime, they assist other store team members. Candidates interested in becoming groomers can attend free, paid training through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming and learn the skills needed to groom and style dogs to breed standards. Training includes an online distance program, and successful completion of Safety Training certification is required. Upon hire, candidates enrolling in the Paragon school receive a free tool kit worth over $600.
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.
- Ability to review videos and take tests online.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must pass a drug screening in applicable states and a validated selection test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail or another industry working with pets; this experience is not required.
- Interest in becoming a groomer and attending Paragon School of Pet Grooming.
Responsibilities
- Provide grooming services, including brushing, bathing, and trimming pets’ nails.
- Attend free, paid Paragon School of Pet Grooming training if interested in becoming a groomer.
- Learn to bathe and style dogs to breed standards and develop the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program.
- Use grooming tools and equipment.
- Ensure the wellness and safety of pets.
- Build long-term relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending appropriate products and services.
- Perform routine cleaning to maintain a fun and inviting grooming environment.
- Complete Safety Training certification.
- Assist store team members during grooming downtime.
Benefits
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules.
- Pay increases and pet care training programs.
- Promotion-from-within culture.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Free, paid training through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming for those interested in becoming a groomer.
- Free tool kit worth over $600 upon hire for candidates enrolling in the Paragon school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
