Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather)
About The Position
As a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) at Pet Supplies Plus, you provide friendly service to pets and their owners while delivering grooming services and learning skills needed to become a groomer. The role includes paid training through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming for candidates interested in becoming groomers, along with learning to use grooming tools and equipment and to bathe and style dogs to breed standards. Upon hire, candidates who enroll in the Paragon school receive a free tool kit valued at over $600. Groom Techs help ensure the wellness and safety of pets, build lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending suitable products and services, maintain a clean and inviting grooming environment, and assist store team members during grooming downtime. Candidates must complete Safety Training certification. The position may include evening, weekend, and holiday work.
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.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must pass a validated selection test and, in applicable states, a drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail or another industry working with pets is preferred but not required.
- Interest in becoming a groomer and enrolling in Paragon School of Pet Grooming.
Responsibilities
- Provide grooming services, including brushing, bathing, and nail trimming.
- Learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program.
- Ensure the wellness and safety of pets.
- Build long-term customer relationships by understanding customer needs and recommending products and services to support pet health and happiness.
- Perform routine cleaning to maintain a fun and inviting grooming environment.
- Complete Safety Training certification.
- Assist store team members during grooming downtime.
- Attend paid Paragon School of Pet Grooming training if interested in becoming a groomer.
- Learn to use grooming tools and equipment and 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.
- Paid Paragon School of Pet Grooming training for those looking to become groomers.
- Free tool kit valued at over $600 upon hire for those 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
