Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech)

Pet Supplies Plus; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pet Supplies Plus as a Bather/Student Groomer, where you'll learn grooming skills through our free Paragon School of Pet Grooming. This role involves providing grooming services, ensuring pet safety, and building relationships with pet owners. Enjoy employee discounts, flexible schedules, and full-time benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Pay increases & pet care training programs

Promotion from within

Full-time benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, PTO

Qualifications

• Experience with pets is preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Encourage pets to participate in grooming activities.
• Provide grooming services such as brushing, bathing, and nail trimming.
• Maintain a clean grooming environment.

Skills

Experience working with pets

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Splish, splash! FIDO needs a bath. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? Interested in becoming a Groomer? Join our team and attend our free Paragon School of Pet Grooming!

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) at Pet Supplies Plus, you are passionate about pets and people. Your responsibilities include:

• Encouraging pets to participate in grooming activities and celebrating their progress
• Attending our free, paid training through the renowned Paragon School of Pet Grooming if interested in becoming a groomer
• Getting familiar with grooming tools and equipment
• Learning to bathe and style dogs to breed standards
• Receiving a free tool kit worth over $600 upon hire if enrolled in the Paragon school

Key responsibilities also include:

• Providing grooming services such as brushing, bathing, and nail trimming
• Learning and demonstrating grooming skills through the online program
• Ensuring the safety and wellness of pets
• Building relationships with pet owners by understanding their needs and recommending products
• Maintaining a clean and inviting grooming environment
• Completing safety training certification
• Assisting team members during grooming downtime

Ideal Groom Tech candidates will have:

• Experience working with pets (not required)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, or stoop for extended periods
• Ability to review videos and take online tests
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass a drug screening and validation test, be at least 18 years old

Why Us

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• Pay increases & pet care training programs
• Promotion from within
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, PTO

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide selection of pet products and services across over 730 locations in 44 states. Our stores are designed to be friendly and easy to navigate, providing a fun shopping experience for pet owners. Ranked No. 21 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500, we are recognized for financial strength, growth, and system size. Visit www.petsuppliesplus.com for more information.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, providing employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, complying with all applicable laws.