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Junior Groomer

Kentucky Staffing, Ft Mitchell, Kentucky, United States, 41017

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divh2Petco Grooming Career/h2pCreate a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing whats right for pets, people and our planet./ppPetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. Were focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe whats good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco./ppBegin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming! During this ten-week training period as a Junior Pet Stylist, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, cutting nails, and more! Gaining hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers, our industry leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming./ppIn addition to our commitment to continuous training, development, and career growth, we also offer:/pulliCompetitive base pay/liliMedical, dental, vision and more/lili401k and more/liliPaid Time Off/liliPetco Discounts/liliAll the supplies

equipment you need, including, brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc./liliState of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers/li/ulh3Purpose/h3pThe Junior Pet Stylists primary purpose is to learn how to perform the following services: bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, alongside seasoned groomers. In addition to bathing and drying services, the Junior Pet Stylist will assist in the grooming process, prioritizing the comfort, safety, and well-being of the pets in our care and delivering optimal customer services to pet parents. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry./ph3Essential Job Functions/h3pThe incumbent must be able to consistently perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:/pulliUnder close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures/liliEnsure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times/liliInteract professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries and provide timely resolution/liliMaintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains/liliSchedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records/liliLearn and adhere to Petcos grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business/li/ulh3Training Program Outline/h3pWeeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training - Learn dog behavior, pet and self-safety, proper check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming policies, and begin on-the-job training in bathing and drying techniques/ppWeeks 3-10: Performing and Achieving Productivity - Perform bathing and walk-in services while achieving weekly productivity goals/ph3Education/Experience/h3p0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred/ppHigh-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required/ppGenuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming/ppBasic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices/ppCapable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy/ppEffective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members/ppAvailability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Centers grooming schedule/ph3Work Environment/h3pThe majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. Position may require exposure to heights using a two-step ladder or other support tools, such as vacuums, to perform assigned cleaning and maintenance duties. A large amount of this partners time will be spent in direct contact with our pet parents and their dogs, and the remaining time will be with the other salon partners. The work environment can be noisy and wet./ppTo translate this webpage to Spanish or other languages on your internet browser, click the translate button to the right of your browser address bar. Additional instructions can be found here: Google Chrome Help./p/div