Groom Student / Groom Tech (Bather)
About The Position
Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) who is passionate about people and their pets and provides exceptional, neighborly service. The role provides grooming services while learning the skills needed to become a groomer, including through an online distance program and free, paid training at the Paragon School of Pet Grooming for employees interested in becoming groomers. Upon hire, employees enrolling in the Paragon school receive a free tool kit valued at over $600. Groom Techs help ensure pets’ wellness and safety, build relationships with neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending suitable pet products and services, and maintain a clean, inviting grooming environment. They also assist other store team members during grooming downtime.
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 validated selection test and, in applicable states, a drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail or another industry working with pets; experience is not required.
- Interest in becoming a groomer and attending the Paragon School of Pet Grooming.
Responsibilities
- Provide grooming services, including brushing, bathing, and trimming pets’ nails.
- Attend free, paid training through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming if pursuing a future as a groomer.
- Learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program.
- Become comfortable using grooming tools and equipment and learn to bathe and style dogs to breed standards.
- Ensure the wellness and safety of pets.
- Develop long-term relationships with neighbors, understand their needs, and recommend products and services to support their pets’ 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.
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 tool kit valued at over $600 for employees enrolling in the Paragon school.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
