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
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
• Assist in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, and verifying vaccinations
• Book appointments and greet pets as they come in
• Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly
• Follow bathing/grooming procedures as outlined
• Clean ears, clip nails, and perform other needed services
• Adhere to customer instructions for clipping patterns
• Clip dog's hair according to determined patterns, using electric clippers, combs, and shears
• Comb and shape dogs' coats
• Talk to live animals or use non-physical techniques to keep them calm
• Complete and maintain customer and company forms
• Properly and completely 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

• Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment, including bathing tubs, brushes, steel combs, barber shears, scissors, clippers, driers, and bathing products
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Lift and carry pets generally weighing 0-50 pounds
• Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Safely work around pets and pets' waste

• Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise
• Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs
• Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste
• 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 and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines
• Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate