Experienced Groomer - Bernau Capital Partners : Job Details

Experienced Groomer Does your dog have a closet full of clothes? Is your cat so cool he needs to wear shades? We call that petcentricity ! If you enjoy making pets look adorable and smell irresistible, then come work in our neighborhood! As a Groomer at Pet Supplies Plus, you're pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, you will:

• get nose kisses from a neighbor's wet golden retriever
• see excitement and opportunity when you look into a shih tzu's ear canal
• make a former shelter resident look like a dashing, dapper schnauzer again
• help a terrier look like a poodle because that's what the neighbor asked for
• trim a guinea pig's nails, because your customers come in all shapes and sizes (and species!)

...all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you a superhero with a flea comb and a slicker brush? No, you are more than that. You are PAWesome! Groomer key responsibilities include:

• Delighting neighbors and pets with grooming services, like brushing, bathing, and conditioning
• Groom and style pets per owners' instruction and/or according to breed standards
• Ensure the wellness and safety of furry patrons at all times
• Develop long-term relationships with pet parents by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy
• Community outreach to attract new neighbors into our store
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting
• Assist store team members during grooming downtime
• Successful completion of Safety, Bather/Brusher and Grooming Academy training certification

PAWsome Groomer will:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have 1 year or more of grooming experience and possess formal training certification and/or experience under an established groomer
• Have 1 year experience in retail or other service industry where they've provided top notch service
• Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time
• Candidates must be flexible in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
• All candidates must pass the drug, background and validated selection test
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Certified groomers are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus upon hire and completion of 90 day probationary period! Full-time Team Members will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off including Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options
• 401(k) with a company match
• Ongoing training and development

AAP/EEO Statement: Pet Supplies Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer