Groomer Petsense Specialist

This role is responsible for providing exceptional pet grooming services to dogs, utilizing knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.

• Deliver outstanding customer satisfaction by providing personalized grooming services
• Assist in generating business by scheduling appointments, following up with customers, and verifying vaccinations
• Book appointments, greet pets, and report any accidents or injuries to the Store Manager
• Follow bathing/grooming procedures, clean ears, clip nails, and perform other needed services
• Adhere to customer instructions for clipping patterns, clip dog's hair according to determined patterns, and comb and shape dogs' coats
• Talk to live animals, use non-physical techniques to keep animals calm, and complete customer and company forms
• Properly fill out required grooming forms, observe all safety rules and procedures, and adhere to safety standards
• Sweep, vacuum, clean, and sanitize cages, tubs, and other areas as needed to maintain standards
• Assist in store operations as needed

• Minimum of 1-year experience grooming/styling pets
• Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats
• Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing to purchase required tools
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately
• Ability to operate and use all grooming tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Ability to display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation
• Ability to lift and carry pets generally weighing 0-50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to safely work around pets and pets' waste