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Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing professional grooming services for dogs, utilizing knowledge of canine characteristics, grooming styles, and techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver world-class customer satisfaction
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
- Assist in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, follow-up calls, reminders, and verifying vaccinations
- Book appointments and greet pets as they arrive
- Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly
- Follow bathing and grooming procedures as outlined
- Clean ears, clip nails, and perform other grooming services as needed
- Follow customer instructions for clipping patterns
- Clip dog’s hair according to the pattern using electric clippers, combs, and shears
- Comb and shape dogs’ coats
- Use non-physical techniques to keep animals calm during grooming
- Complete and maintain customer and company forms accurately
- Adhere to all safety rules and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of cages, tubs, and grooming equipment
- Assist in store operations as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of grooming/styling experience with pets
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats
- Own grooming tools or willingness to purchase them
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training preferred
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Operate all grooming tools and equipment
- Effective communication with customers
- Compassionate treatment of animals
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift pets up to 50 pounds
- Flexible working hours including weekends and evenings
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and operate grooming equipment for long periods
Working Conditions
- Indoor environment with moderate noise
- Exposure to wet conditions, pet dander, and grooming tools
- Varied shifts, generally no less than 4 hours
Physical Requirements
- Move and transfer animals and equipment up to 50 pounds
- Stand and perform grooming for extended periods
- Operate grooming tools safely and effectively
Disclaimer
This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Employees should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense, our Team Members are our greatest asset. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more, tailored to support their well-being and career growth.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Other
- Industry: Retail