Pet Groomer – Precise Styling & Gentle Handling

Petsense; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petsense is seeking a professional pet groomer to deliver high-quality grooming services for dogs and cats. You will manage grooming appointments, communicate with clients, and ensure the safety and comfort of animals throughout the visit.

The role requires at least one year of grooming experience, own tools or willingness to purchase, and a commitment to Petsense standards and customer satisfaction. Training and health benefits are available with the position.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• Assist 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

Pet grooming

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paragon Level 1 & 2 training (Petsense)

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petsense is seeking a professional pet groomer to deliver high-quality grooming services for dogs and cats. You will manage grooming appointments, communicate with clients, and ensure the safety and comfort of animals throughout the visit.

The role requires at least one year of grooming experience, own tools or willingness to purchase, and a commitment to Petsense standards and customer satisfaction. Training and health benefits are available with the position.