Pet Groomer: Expert Dog & Cat Styling

Tractor Supply Company; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petsense in Enterprise, AL is seeking an experienced pet groomer to provide grooming services for dogs and cats, greet clients, and schedule appointments in a fast-paced store environment.

You will bathe, clip nails, trim coats, and follow safety standards while ensuring animal comfort and client satisfaction. Minimum 1 year grooming experience; high school diploma; own tools or willingness to purchase recommended equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. Regardless of education level, Associates must be able to read, write and count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Follow and demonstrate all Petsense by Tractor Supply Mission and Values
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Answer phone and schedule appointments
• Assists 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
• Thoroughly complete 7-point checkin
• Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager immediately
• 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
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and follow all safety standards
• Know and watch for any of the Seven Critical Signs of Stress throughout the full appointment of the animal while in our care
• Sweep, vacuum, clean and sanitize cages, throughout bathing, grooming and check in areas and other cleaning as needed to maintain standards
• Sanitizes and maintains upkeep of all grooming tools and equipment to eliminates injury and spread of diseases to other pet clients.
• Assist in store operations as needed

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Appointment scheduling

Comfort with animals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paragon Level 1 & 2 training by Petsense

Tools

Grooming tools: clippers, blades, shears

Job description

Petsense in Enterprise, AL is seeking an experienced pet groomer to provide grooming services for dogs and cats, greet clients, and schedule appointments in a fast-paced store environment.

You will bathe, clip nails, trim coats, and follow safety standards while ensuring animal comfort and client satisfaction. Minimum 1 year grooming experience; high school diploma; own tools or willingness to purchase recommended equipment.