Pet Grooming Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Independent Pet Partners; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/ FSA – medical and dependent care

$25K life insurance policy (employer)

Short and Long-term disability

Employer-subsidized pet insurance (he)

PTO — 2 weeks in first year, 3 weeks 2

Parental Leave and Paw-Ternity

401(k) with employer match up to 6%

Employee Assistance Program/ 24X7

Discounts on goods and services

Team Member Feeder Program

Store Bonus Incentive Program

Focus on quality and humanity

Job summary

Independent Pet Partners is seeking a Groomer Apprentice dedicated to high-quality pet care and customer service. You will participate in a mentorship program, learn grooming techniques from seasoned professionals, and grow your skills with hands-on practice.

You will handle bathing, brushing, nail care, and safety checks while engaging pet parents to understand needs, promote services, and ensure pet wellness. This role emphasizes kindness, safety, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional pet bathing/grooming experience.
• Must complete 60/90 day bather assessment period.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Exceptional active listening and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete grooming tasks: bathing, brushing, blow-drying, trimming hair/fur, nails and gland care.
• Provide hands-on pet check-in/check-out for each pet and pet parent.
• Engage pet parents with product knowledge and service recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure timely, holistic pet care.
• Communicate proactively with pet parents via email, text, and phone.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Time management

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Independent Pet Partners is seeking a Groomer Apprentice dedicated to high-quality pet care and customer service. You will participate in a mentorship program, learn grooming techniques from seasoned professionals, and grow your skills with hands-on practice.

You will handle bathing, brushing, nail care, and safety checks while engaging pet parents to understand needs, promote services, and ensure pet wellness. This role emphasizes kindness, safety, and professional development.