Pet Grooming Apprentice — Start Your Grooming Career

Pet Supplies Plus; Belmont (NC); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Groom Student in Belmont, NC, to learn and perform introductory bathing and grooming tasks while completing online coursework and practical skill evaluations.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, pet handling, teamwork, and dependable performance as you progress toward a Groomer position. You will gain hands-on experience, follow established procedures, and support the salon team across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous retail, customer service, animal care, or pet-industry experience 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Pet care

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Pet Supplies Plus is hiring a Groom Student in Belmont, NC, to learn and perform introductory bathing and grooming tasks while completing online coursework and practical skill evaluations.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, pet handling, teamwork, and dependable performance as you progress toward a Groomer position. You will gain hands-on experience, follow established procedures, and support the salon team across shifts.