Pet Supplies Plus Experienced Groomer Wanted - Sunday through Wednesday

Petsway, Inc.; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Petsway, Inc. is looking for a passionate Groomer to join their team. You will provide grooming services to pets, ensuring their grooming experience is enjoyable and safe. Responsibilities include cutting fur, shampooing, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates need good time management, customer service skills, and prior experience or training in grooming.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Team-centric work environment

Dental, Vision, Supplemental and Life Insurance for full-time employees

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience or completion of a grooming course.
• Prior animal care in a professional environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut and shave animals' hair or fur.
• Shampoo and wash animals' hair or fur.
• Prioritize and provide safety and care for the animals.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Job description

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Work with pets
• Competitive pay
• Team-centric work environment
• Dental, Vision, Supplemental and Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Generous paid time off

ARE YOU READY TO SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR PETS?

Working at PetsWay is serious fun! You get to work with animals, pet products, and fellow animal lovers every day. You will receive Pet Services Safety Training and be able to interact with our client's and their pets. As a Groomer, you will be able to use your expert knowledge and skills to ensure our pet parents receive the perfect grooming experience for their pet. You will oversee improving pets' hygiene and enhancing their physical appearance while creating sincere connections with our pets and pet parents. You will also be responsible for bathing, brushing, and drying pets, as well as performing ear cleaning and nail trimming services.

We are seeking an individual who works well with others and can effectively assess the behavior and condition of each pet. The ideal candidate also possesses good time management, customer service, organization, and communication skills. If you have a passion for helping pets, come join our team of animal lovers!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Prior grooming experience or completion of a grooming course.
• Prior animal care in a professional environment is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer customer questions regarding grooming via telephone.
• Cut and shave animals' hair or fur.
• Shampoo and wash animals' hair or fur.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs. Communicate opportunities for improving pet wellness with empathy.
• Create an overall welcoming environment for animals and their owners.
• Book appointments for grooming customers.
• Provide store Team Members with direction regarding appointments and available scheduling times.
• Maintain proper stock of grooming supplies.
• Ensure grooming supplies are being used in accordance with PetsWay and Pet Supplies Plus policies and procedures.
• Record customer and pet information.
• Ensure exceptional cleanliness of the grooming room.
• Prioritize and provide safety and care for the animals that are in the grooming room.
• Provide excellent customer service on the sales floor for grooming customers.

Since 1951, PetsWay has been your premier neighborhood destination for pet food, pets, and supplies. Based in Springfield, Missouri, our family-owned business offers customers all their favorite brands of pet food, including specialty, high-quality brands not found at mass merchants. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can answer all your pet-related questions and provide expert advice, and we have small animals, fish, reptiles, and birds available for purchase. PetsWay also offers pet grooming services, dog training, monthly vet clinics, and self-serve dog washes. At Petsway, our passion is pets!