Grooming Technician In Training

Overview:
This position is responsible bathing and brushing dogs in preparation for grooming.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver world class customer satisfaction to customers and pets
• Book appointments and greet pets upon check-in
• Follow bathing/brushing procedures as outlined by Groomer Manager
• Clean ears and clip nails
• Adhere to customer instruction
• Talk to dog or use other techniques to keep dog calm
• Answer phone and schedule customer appointments
• Complete and maintain customer and company forms
• Fill out required grooming forms accurately
• Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards
• Sweep, vacuum, clean and sanitize cages, tubs, and other cleaning as needed to adhere to standards
• Assist in store operations as needed

Qualifications:
Experience : Minimum of 1-year experience grooming/styling pets. Must be comfortable working with dogs.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications : None

Other 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
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation
• 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

Company Overview:
Petsense is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), is a small-box pet specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities. Founded in 2005, Petsense specializes in providing a large assortment of pet food, supplies and services, such as grooming and training, and offering customers a tailored experience while providing the top-quality products they need at a price they love. Petsense is proud to carry brands such as Fromm, Orijen, Acana, Pro Plan, Science Diet, Victor, 4health, and Royal Canin. Petsense is also committed to promoting responsible pet ownership through pet adoptions, community involvement and education. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com .

Petsense offers a competitive Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, & Vision plans, to all Full-time Team Members as well as Part-time Team Members who are deemed eligible based on a minimum hours requirement. In addition, TSC offers access to other Benefits such as a Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.