Pet Groomer

We are seeking a skilled Pet Groomer to join our team at Tractor Supply Company. As a Pet Groomer, you will be responsible for providing exceptional grooming services to dogs, using your knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.

• Deliver world-class customer satisfaction by providing personalized grooming services to dogs.
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, and following up with reminders.
• Book appointments and greet pets as they arrive, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience.
• Report any accidents or injuries to the Store Manager promptly and follow established safety procedures.
• Follow bathing and grooming procedures as outlined, ensuring the highest level of quality and safety.
• Clean ears, clip nails, and perform other necessary services to maintain the health and well-being of dogs.
• Adhere to customer instructions for clipping patterns and styles, ensuring a personalized look for each dog.
• Clip dog hair according to determined patterns, using electric clippers, combs, and shears.
• Comb and shape dogs' coats to achieve a clean and polished look.
• Talk to dogs in a calm and soothing manner to keep them relaxed during the grooming process.
• Complete and maintain customer and company forms accurately and efficiently.
• Properly and completely fill out required grooming forms to ensure accurate records.
• Observe all safety rules and procedures, adhering to safety standards at all times.
• Sweep, vacuum, clean, and sanitize cages, tubs, and other areas as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist in store operations as needed, providing support to the team and ensuring a smooth workflow.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience grooming or styling pets, with a strong understanding of canine characteristics and grooming styles and techniques.
• Ability to work with dogs and cats, providing a safe and comfortable experience for all animals.
• Must provide own tools (clippers, blades, shears) or be willing to purchase required tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with successful completion of Paragon Level 1 & 2 training provided by Petsense.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.
• Ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, with the ability to lift and carry pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around pets and pets' waste, with a strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.

The working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise. Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs, is common. Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments is also expected. Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste is a normal part of the job.

Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours. Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers, adhering to Company safety training and guidelines.

Indoor floors and outdoor lots are generally hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.), with adequate lighting and temperature.