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Petsense by Tractor Supply · 2 weeks ago

Groom Tech in Training, Petsense

Sullivan, MO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Petsense by Tractor Supply is dedicated to providing a comprehensive training program for aspiring pet groomers. The Groom Tech in Training position involves completing a 15-week training course while performing essential grooming tasks and ensuring the safety and well-being of animals.

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Responsibilities

Maintain regular and predictable attendance

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

Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (TEAM):

Thank the Customer

Engage with the customer and/or pet

Advise products or services

Make it Memorable

Successfully enroll & complete the Paragon training for Level 1 (Groom Tech) by the required timeline of five weeks

Safe Pet Handling

Bathing, Drying, Brushing and Combing all coat types

Nail Trimming

Ear Cleaning

Preparatory Hair Trimming

Basic Clipper Techniques

Basic Finishing Techniques

Customer Service Skills

Demonstrating Professionalism

Equipment Handling and Maintenance

Ensures the safety and well-being of animals

Inspects animals for external signs of parasites, disease or injury and reports findings to pet owners

Practice Safety and Sanitization protocols

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

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

Maintains records of all pet clients to include services provided and vaccination records

Operate computer as needed

Recovery of store, if needed

Ensure the safety and well-being of live animals. Sanitize and maintain holding tanks and care for live animals as required

Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties

May also be required to perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pet HandlingGrooming TechniquesCustomer ServiceBasic Computer SkillsSafety ProtocolsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats

Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion for animals

Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing purchase required tools

High school diploma or equivalent required

Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered

Associates must be able to read, write and count accurately

Preferred

Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, combs, scissors, clippers, dryers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps

Communicate effectively with Associates and customers

Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly

Exhibit attention to detail

Read, write and count to accurately complete all documentation

Problem solving skills

Basic computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance

Company

Petsense by Tractor Supply

Petsense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), is a pet specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities.

Founded in 2005