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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$30,108 / year median in Tennessee
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Overview/Description:
A Pet Groomer contributes to Pet Supplies Plus vision of America's Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store by grooming pets and providing other services such as bathing/brushing, ear and teeth cleaning, or nail trims. This role works closely with the grooming team to develop new relationships in the community. Ideal candidates are excited about our pets and our customers ("neighbors") and go the extra mile to ensure they are delighted with services when leaving our groom rooms. In conjunction with the pet center team, groomers will be responsible for providing neighborly, pet-centric, trustworthy, and knowledgeable service.Key Responsibilities:
- Perform grooming services, delighting our neighbors and pets, including brushing, bathing, and conditioning of animals.
- Groom and style pets based on pet owner instructions and requests. Follow standard procedures and breed standards.
- Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times.
- Approach and greet pet parents, providing quick and courteous service by learning about pets, neighbor preferences, and determining their needs.
- Drive neighbor satisfaction by developing long-term relationships with pet parents, sharing product knowledge, and suggesting products and services needed for happy and healthy pets.
- Suggest customized, additional services over the basic self-wash or groom.
- Perform routine cleaning, keeping our environment inviting, and assist the pet center team with tasks and neighbor engagement in downtime.
Following Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 1+ years' experience grooming with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in retail or other service provider with an emphasis on providing topnotch service.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions to ensure clarity around pet needs and neighbor preferences.
- Ability to quickly build neighbor and pet relationships.
- Ability to increase and maintain long-term client business.
- Passion for pets and an understanding of what pets mean to their owners.
- Must successfully complete Pet Supplies Plus training and certification programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experienced candidates must be skilled in bathing/brushing and scissoring with multiple dog breeds.
- Ability to balance quality and quantity of grooms.
- Ability to work with and manage small, medium and large dogs and work around fur and dander. Ability to stand, bend and stoop for extended period of time.
- Candidates must have reliable transportation to the Pet Supplies Plus Mt. Juliet location
- Flexibility in work schedule including the ability to work extended hours, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Candidates must own or purchase personal grooming tools.
- All candidates must be 18 years or older.
Job Type:
Part-Time Pay:
$18 per hour plus commission and tipsBenefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Work Location:
In personJob Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability toCommute:
Mount Juliet, TN 37122 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Mount Juliet, TN 37122: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance