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Petsense by TSC
Danville, KY, USA
12 hours ago
Full-time Onsite
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Groom Technician in Training (Paragon Program)
Petsense by Tractor Supply – Danville, KY
Position Summary
Petsense is seeking a compassionate, motivated Groom Technician in Training to join our grooming team. This position is designed for individuals interested in building a career in pet grooming through our Paragon professional training program.
The Paragon program combines hands-on experience, online coursework, educational videos, practical exercises, and skill assessments to teach essential grooming techniques, pet safety, pet first aid and CPR, animal handling, dog anatomy, and breed-specific grooming practices. Store-provided tools are available throughout training, and successful completion of Paragon Level 2 earns participants their own professional grooming toolkit.
What You'll Learn
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Danville, KY, USA
12 hours ago
Full-time Onsite
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Groom Technician in Training (Paragon Program)
Petsense by Tractor Supply – Danville, KY
Position Summary
Petsense is seeking a compassionate, motivated Groom Technician in Training to join our grooming team. This position is designed for individuals interested in building a career in pet grooming through our Paragon professional training program.
The Paragon program combines hands-on experience, online coursework, educational videos, practical exercises, and skill assessments to teach essential grooming techniques, pet safety, pet first aid and CPR, animal handling, dog anatomy, and breed-specific grooming practices. Store-provided tools are available throughout training, and successful completion of Paragon Level 2 earns participants their own professional grooming toolkit.
What You'll Learn
- Safe pet handling and restraint techniques
- Bathing, drying, brushing, and combing all coat types
- Nail trimming and ear cleaning
- Basic clipping and finishing techniques
- Breed-specific grooming practices
- Pet safety, health observation, and sanitation standards
- Customer service and appointment management
- Provide exceptional customer service and pet care
- Perform bathing and grooming support services
- Complete Paragon Level 2 training requirements within the required timeline
- Assist with scheduling appointments and customer follow-up calls
- Verify vaccination records and maintain client records
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary grooming environment
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all pets in our care
- Support store operations as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Paragon Level 1 certification
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Patience, compassion, and attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift and handle pets safely
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and groom animals for extended periods
- Comfortable working around water, grooming equipment, pets, and pet-related cleaning tasks
- Paid hands-on grooming education
- Professional grooming career path
- Store-provided training tools
- Opportunity to earn a complete professional grooming toolkit upon successful completion of training
- Work with a team dedicated to pet health, safety, and customer service
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