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... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
... or bathing. Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two ... Tractor Supply Mission and Values * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Work scheduled ...
Tractor Supply Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Tractor Supply?
What makes Tractor Supply an attractive place to work?
Do workers at Tractor Supply get paid breaks?
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Does Tractor Supply pay people when they’re sick?
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
At Tractor Supply, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
37% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Tractor Supply?
67% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Tractor Supply?
77% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Tractor Supply affordable enough for their workers?
77% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Tractor Supply?
34% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 35% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do workers at Tractor Supply worry about hours?
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do Tractor Supply workers get to choose the shifts they work?
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Tractor Supply workers to change shifts?
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Tractor Supply?
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do Tractor Supply managers change schedules at the last minute?
42% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do jobs at Tractor Supply spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Tractor Supply?
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Is a Tractor Supply job good for students?
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at Tractor Supply good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Tractor Supply feel treated with respect by their managers?
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 148 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Tractor Supply get to take their breaks without interruption?
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Tractor Supply?
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Tractor Supply enjoy their jobs?
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Tractor Supply recommend working with their team?
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 165 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Tractor Supply?
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Tractor Supply?
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do people think Tractor Supply’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Tractor Supply is doing?
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.
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Re-posted 26 days ago
Tractor Supply rating
5.8
Based on 1,322 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
435th of 739 rated retailers
Job description
This position is responsible for completing the training course provided by Petsense, "Paragon," in preparation for a career in grooming and/or bathing.
Paragon is a virtual distant learning program where students are guided through two levels of a training program (Level 1 5-8 weeks, Level 2 10 weeks) designed to educate students on the fundamentals in bathing and grooming, while also providing the necessary basic skills in safety, pet first aid and CPR, pet handling skills, dog anatomy and dog physiology. This is achieved through a combination of hands-on practice, book work, online exams, watching videos and submitting photos of practical application for grading.
Successful on time completion of the Paragon Level 1 and Level 2 will earn a complete set of grooming tools. Store tools will be provided to use in the store while completing training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Follow and demonstrate all Petsense by Tractor Supply Mission and Values
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.
- Work scheduled shifts for the duration of the 15 week training program (Level 1 PT or FT and Level 2 required FT)
- Paragon students are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every Paragon student be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently, and safely on a regular basis and without advance notice:
- Successfully complete the following training for Level 1 by the required timeline of five weeks:
- Nail trimming and ear plucking
- Heavy coated bath and brush
- Curly coat bath and brush
- Natural foot trimming
- Conduct a minimum of 10 hands-on practice sessions in each training category
- Submit photos of experience by required deadline
- Complete 40 breed specific bath dogs and submit tracking journal by the required deadline
- Assists in generating business by calling existing and new customers, scheduling appointments, follow-up phone calls and reminders to customers, and verifying vaccinations
- Promote a safe and productive work environment for all Team Members, customers, and vendors
- Greet customers and pets and thoroughly complete 7-point Check-in
- Ensures the safety and well-being of animals
- Inspects animals for external signs of parasites, disease or injury and reports findings to pet owners
- Sanitizes and maintains upkeep of all grooming tools and equipment to eliminates injury and spread of diseases to other pet clients
- Maintains safe and sanitary work area to reduce risk to human and animal clients
- Maintains records of all pet clients to include services provided and vaccination records
- Operates computer as needed
- Recovery of store, if needed
- Successfully complete the following training for Level 1 by the required timeline of five weeks:
Required Qualifications
Experience: Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats. Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion for animals. Tools will be provided while enrolled in Paragon.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
- Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, combs, scissors, clippers, dryers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps
- Communicate effectively with Associates and customers
- Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
- Exhibit attention to detail
- Read, write and count to accurately complete all documentation
- Problem solving skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
Working Conditions
- Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
- Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste.
- Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs.
- Exposure to cats and dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours
- Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines
- Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move and transfer live animals, equipment, and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Lift and carry pets generally weighing up to 75 pounds, ability to lift and carry pets weighing over 100 pounds assisted.
- Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack, dolly or U-boat).
- Ability to walk, stand and maintain a stationary position while grooming animals for a full shift
- Ability to frequently move around the salon to groom and bath animals, clean, and maintain the salon for a full shift
- Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, register area and the full salon including bathing area
- Ability to utilize grooming instruments including shears and dryers.
- Ability to occasionally lift or reach overhead
- Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and squat frequently to position oneself to groom and bath animals, clean shelves, stock merchandise and equipment as business needs dictate
- Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
- Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers
- Ability to handle and be in contact with live animals.
- Ability to successfully complete all training and certifications to care for live animals.
- Ability to successfully complete all required training.
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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EMPOWERMENT
We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits and total rewards offerings. For full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about!
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A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.
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Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Brentwood, TN, US
Year founded
1938