Groom Tech Apprentice — Free Training & $600 Tool Kit

Pet Supplies Plus; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off (Full-Time)

Health, Dental & Vision Plans

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) to learn grooming while delivering friendly, neighborly service to pets and their families in our Brooklyn store.

You will train through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming with free training and will receive a tool kit upon enrollment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and a path to becoming a full groomer.

Join a team that values safety, care, and customer service as you grow your skills with pets daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or other industry working with pets, but not required.
• 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 of time.
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and validated selection test and be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Delighting Neighbors and pets with grooming services, such as brushing, bathing, and trimming nails.
• Learning and demonstrating all the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program.
• Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
• Developing long-term relationships with Neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
• Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
• Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
• Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.

Skills

Customer service

Pet handling

Retail experience

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) to learn grooming while delivering friendly, neighborly service to pets and their families in our Brooklyn store.

You will train through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming with free training and will receive a tool kit upon enrollment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and a path to becoming a full groomer.

Join a team that values safety, care, and customer service as you grow your skills with pets daily.