Groomer, Petsense

Tractor Supply • Fairhope, AL

199d

About The Position

This position is responsible providing professional grooming services for dogs using the knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year experience grooming/styling pets.
• Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats.
• Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing purchase required tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Lift and carry pets generally weighing 0-50 pounds
• Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Safely work around pets and pets' waste

Responsibilities

• Deliver world class customer satisfaction
• Answer phone and schedule appointments
• Assist in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, follow-up phone calls and reminders to customers, and verifying vaccinations.
• Book appointments and greet pets as they come in
• Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly
• Follow bathing/grooming procedures as outlined
• Clean ears, clip nails and perform other needed services
• Adhere to customer instruction of clipping pattern desired
• Clip dog's hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, combs, and shears
• Comb and shape dogs' coat
• Talk to live animal, or use other non-physical techniques to keep animal calm
• Complete and maintain customer and company forms
• Properly and completely fill out required grooming forms
• Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards
• Sweep, vacuum, clean and sanitize cages, tubs and other cleaning as needed to maintain standards
• Assist in store operations as needed

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees