Grooming Apprentice: Start Your Pet-Care Career

Pet Supplies Plus; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus in Belmont, NC is seeking a Groom Student to learn the grooming trade while performing bathing and related services. This entry-level role combines hands-on salon tasks with online coursework and practical skill development.

You will learn to handle pets safely, follow procedures, and support seasoned Groomers. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong communication and reliability valued highly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in retail, customer service, animal care, or pet-industry is preferred but not required.
• Interest in developing a career in professional pet grooming.
• Ability to review instructional videos, complete online coursework and tests, and apply skills through supervised practice.
• Strong communication, teamwork, customer service, and time-management skills.
• Ability to safely handle pets of different sizes, temperaments, and physical conditions.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment, or pets up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved grooming services, including brushing, bathing, drying, conditioning, de-shedding, and trimming nails.
• Follow neighbor instructions and established service procedures while providing a safe and positive experience for every pet.
• Evaluate each pet's coat, skin, behavior, and overall condition before and during services and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Protect pet wellness and safety by following approved handling, restraint, sanitation, equipment, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Learn to safely use and maintain bathing, drying, brushing, nail-trimming, and other grooming tools and equipment.
• Complete assigned online grooming coursework, instructional videos, tests, and practical skill evaluations.
• Develop bathing, preparation, pet-handling, and introductory styling skills through training, coaching, and supervised practice.
• Consult with neighbors to understand service expectations and recommend appropriate products or services within the team member's training.
• Complete required service records, pet notes, and other assigned documentation accurately and on time.
• Successfully complete and maintain required safety training and certifications.
• Clean and sanitize grooming tables, tubs, kennels, tools, equipment, and surrounding salon areas throughout the workday.
• Support Groomers with appropriate pet preparation, salon organization, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Assist store team members with appropriate operational responsibilities during grooming downtime.
• Communicate pet health, safety, neighbor service, scheduling, or operational concerns to the Groomer or store leadership promptly.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the business.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Time Management

Dependability

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pet Supplies Plus in Belmont, NC is seeking a Groom Student to learn the grooming trade while performing bathing and related services. This entry-level role combines hands-on salon tasks with online coursework and practical skill development.

You will learn to handle pets safely, follow procedures, and support seasoned Groomers. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong communication and reliability valued highly.