Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather)
About The Position
Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather) to provide grooming services and neighborly service to pets and their owners. The role includes brushing, bathing, and nail trimming; maintaining pet wellness and safety; and keeping the grooming environment clean and inviting. Groom Techs also build relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending products and services to help keep pets healthy and happy, and assist store team members during grooming downtime. Employees interested in becoming groomers can attend free, paid training through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming and learn the skills needed to groom dogs to breed standards through an online distance program. Upon hire, those enrolling in the Paragon school receive a free tool kit valued at over $600. The role also requires completing Safety Training certification.
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; 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.
- Learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to become a groomer through an online distance program.
- Ensure the wellness and safety of pets.
- Develop long-term relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending products and services to support pet health and happiness.
- Perform routine cleaning to maintain a fun and inviting grooming environment.
- Successfully complete Safety Training certification.
- Assist store team members during grooming downtime.
- Attend free, paid Paragon School of Pet Grooming training if pursuing a future career as a groomer.
- Learn to bathe and style dogs to breed standards.
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 Paragon School of Pet Grooming training for employees pursuing grooming
- Free tool kit valued at over $600 for employees 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
