SUMMARY
Have you ever walked by a groom room window and thought to yourself, I want to do that for a career? Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds? If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, then come work in our neighborhood!
As a Groom Student at Pet Supplies Plus, youre pawsitively passionate about people and their pets! You will:
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attend our free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming.
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get comfortable with all tools and grooming equipment
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learn how to bathe and style dogs to breed standards
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...all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWsome.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Learning and demonstrating all the skills necessary to be a groomer through the online distance program.
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Delighting Neighbors and pets with grooming services, such as brushing, bathing, and clipping to breed styles.
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Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
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Developing long-term relationships with Neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
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Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
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Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
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Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.
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Follows all store and department policies and procedures.
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
KEY ATTRIBUTES
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Naturally friendly
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Smiles easy
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Genuinely enjoys taking are of the customer
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Experience in retail or other industry working with pets (not required)
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Good with animals
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Self-motivated
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High energy level
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Reliable/dependable
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
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Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
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Safety Cutter
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Apron
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Uniform per store policy
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Standard grooming equipment, including but not limited to
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Scissors
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Clippers
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Shears
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Nail Trimmers
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Animal washing & drying equipment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
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One to three months related experience and/or training; or
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Equivalent combination of education and experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
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Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly
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Stand
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Walk
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
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Reach with hands and arms;
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Talk or hear;
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Smell
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Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Frequently
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Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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Occasionally
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Climb or balance
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Stoop, knee, crouch, or crawl
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Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Vision
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Close
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Distance
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Peripheral
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Depth perception
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Ability to adjust focus
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Ability to distinguish colors
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly
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Exposed to moving mechanical parts
Frequently
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Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally
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High, precarious places
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Fumes or airborne particles
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Risk of electrical shock
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Vibration
Noise
**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location
Brand: Pet Supplies Plus
Address: 1411 W. Main Street Whitewater, WI - 53190
Property Description: 637 Pet Supplies Plus
Property Number: 637