Pet Grooming Apprentice

Pet Supplies Plus - Wiscon Pet; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Annual retention bonus

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus - Wiscon Pet in Wisconsin is seeking a Bather / Student Groomer to join our pet grooming team. You’ll help bath and prep dogs, learn grooming techniques, and support the grooming salon.

This entry-level role emphasizes customer service, safety, and hands-on training. You’ll gain skills to become a Pet Groomer or Dog Groomer while working with friendly pets and neighbors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in pet care, animal handling, retail, or customer service is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training and online grooming coursework.
• Comfortable using grooming tools and salon equipment (training provided).
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be 18+ years old and meet local franchise hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, neighborly customer service to every pet and pet parent.
• Bathe, brush, dry, and assist with dog grooming services such as nail trims.
• Learn proper pet grooming techniques, tools, and breed standards.
• Support the grooming salon team and assist with daily operations.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment.
• Build relationships with neighbors by understanding their pets’ needs.
• Recommend pet products and services to support pet health and wellness.
• Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime.

Skills

Customer service

Dog grooming services

Grooming techniques

Breed standards

Grooming salon team

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Salon equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Pet insurance
• Annual retention bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath. Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? Are you interested in learning to become a Pet Groomer, Dog Groomer, or Grooming Technician and building a career working with pets?

As a Bather / Student Groomer, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. You will deliver exceptional, neighborly service while supporting the pet grooming salon and learning the skills needed to become a professional dog groomer. Whether you’re encouraging a bulldog to “gimme the shake,” getting hands-on with grooming tools and equipment, or helping a pet look and feel their best, you play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and pet care environment where both pets and people thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver exceptional, neighborly customer service to every pet and pet parent
• Bathe, brush, dry, and assist with dog grooming services such as nail trims
• Learn proper pet grooming techniques, tools, and breed standards
• Support the grooming salon team and assist with daily operations
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all pets in your care
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment
• Build relationships with neighbors by understanding their pets’ needs
• Recommend pet products and services to support pet health and wellness
• Assist store team members as needed during grooming downtime

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Love working with dogs and people
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment (including water, fur, and active pets)
• Have strong attention to detail and a focus on safety
• Enjoy learning new skills and are open to coaching and feedback
• Have experience in animal care, veterinary clinics, pet boarding, or daycare environments
• Background as a Veterinary Technician, Vet Assistant, Animal Care Technician, Kennel Assistant or Pet Care Specialist
• Interest in growing into a Pet Groomer or Dog Groomer role
• Patience, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm to guide nervous pets

Requirements and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in pet care, animal handling, retail, or customer service is a plus, but not required
• Ability to lift, move, and handle pets or equipment up to 65 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• Ability to learn through hands‑on training and online grooming coursework
• Comfortable using grooming tools and salon equipment (training provided)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be 18+ years old and able to meet hiring requirements set by the local franchise owner