Part-Time /Full-Time Groomer

Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for providing professional grooming services for dogs or cats using the knowledge of grooming styles and techniques.

Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for providing professional grooming services for dogs or cats using the knowledge of grooming styles and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) Deliver exceptional customer service

Follow and demonstrate all Petsense by Tractor Supply Mission and Values

Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.

Answer phone and schedule appointments

Assists in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, follow-up phone calls and reminders to customers, and verifying vaccinations.

Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager immediately

Clean ears, clip nails and perform other needed services

Adhere to customer instruction of clipping pattern desired

Clip dog’s hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, combs, and shears

Comb and shape dogs’ coat

Talk to live animal, or use other non-physical techniques to keep animal calm

Complete and maintain customer and company forms

Know and watch for any of the Seven Critical Signs of Stress throughout the full appointment of the animal while in our care

Sanitizes and maintains upkeep of all grooming tools and equipment to eliminates injury and spread of diseases to other pet clients.

Assist in store operations as needed

Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense. Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps

Communicate effectively with customers

Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly

Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate

Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs.

Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.

Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours

Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines

Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) Physical Requirements Ability to move and transfer live animals, equipment, and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.

Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Ability to successfully complete all required training.

Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack, dolly or U-boat).

Ability to walk, stand and maintain a stationary position while grooming animals for a full shift

Ability to frequently move around the salon to groom and bath animals, clean, and maintain the salon for a full shift

Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, register area and the full salon including bathing area

Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and squat frequently to position oneself to groom and bath animals, clean shelves, stock merchandise and equipment as business needs dictate

Ability to handle and be in contact with live animals.

Ability to successfully complete all training and certifications to care for live animals.

Company Info At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you’re applying for.

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