Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) - Wag N Wash

WAG N WASH

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Castle Rock, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide grooming services such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming while ensuring the safety and wellness of pets. Engage with customers to recommend products and maintain a clean, inviting grooming environment.

Qualifications

Seeking a passionate Bather/Groom Tech to provide exceptional pet care and learn professional grooming skills. Responsibilities include bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and maintaining a clean environment. While prior pet industry experience is a plus, it's not required; a High School Diploma or GED is needed. The role involves physical activity and a flexible schedule, with opportunities for growth and specialized training.

Job Description

Overview

Do you understand that cats and dogs are more than just pets - they're cherished members of your family?

Are you ready to learn all about Grooming and making pets look fabulous?

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Bather/Groom Tech at Wag N Wash, you’re pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

  • Encourage a bulldog to “gimme the shake!” and celebrate the resulting shower
  • Attend our free, paid training through the world renown Paragon School of Pet Grooming if looking to become a Groomer in the future!
  • Get comfortable with all tools and grooming equipment
  • Learn how to bathe and style dogs to breed standards
  • Upon hire, receive a free tool kit worth over $600 as a bonus of enrolling in the Paragon school if looking to become a Groomer!

 …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 PAWsome.

 Bather/Groom Tech key responsibilities include:

  • Delighting Neighbors and pets with grooming services, such as brushing, bathing, and trimming nails.
  • Learning and demonstrating all the skills necessary to become a groomer through the online distance program.
  • Always ensuring the wellness and safety of furry patrons.
  • Developing long-term relationships with Neighbors by understanding their needs and recommending products and services that will keep their pet healthy and happy.
  • Performing routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment fun and inviting.
  • Successfully completing Safety Training certification.
  • Assisting store team members during grooming downtime.

 PAWsome Bather/Groom Tech candidates will have:

  • Experience in retail or other industry working with pets, but not required.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to move or lift merchandise, equipment or pets weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend or stoop for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to review videos and take tests online.
  • Flexibility in working evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and validated selection test and be at least 18 years old.

Why Us:

  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
  • Promotion From Within Culture
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-Time)

About Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 750 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. 

Min

USD $15.16/Hr.

Max

USD $16.16/Hr.

WAG N WASH

At Wag N'​ Wash we understand that your cats and dogs are more than just pets, they are cherished members of the family. The mission of Wag N'​ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming is to enhance the bond between companion pets and their guardians through products, services and education supporting a healthy lifestyle for pets. Our duty is to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that pets and their guardians can have on each other. Each store is locally owned and operated. From donations of food to working with pet adoption agencies, it is a priority of Wag N'​ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming to support the communities we are in. Wash 'em, feed 'em, spoil 'em and love 'em
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