What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Bather position at Tractor Supply?
Overview:
This position is responsible bathing and brushing dogs in preparation for grooming.
Responsibilities:
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 :
Petsense, LLC offers a competitive Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, & Vision plans, to all Full-time Associates as well as Part-time Associates who are deemed eligible based on a minimum hours requirement. In addition, Petsense offers access to other Benefits such as a Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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
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
Petsense, LLC offers a competitive Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, & Vision plans, to all Full-time Associates as well as Part-time Associates who are deemed eligible based on a minimum hours requirement. In addition, Petsense offers access to other Benefits such as a Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.