Job Description

Join a supportive team in a high-end, modern environment. Pet Groomers will perform top quality grooms in a timely manner. Groomers should have current grooming experience and be able to consistently provide canines and their parents with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but not limited to:

• Clean the dog's teeth and ears
• Maintain an upbeat attitude
• Calm an anxious dog or cat
• Ensure company policies are being followed
• Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need
• Shampoo and wash a dog's and cat’s hair or fur
• Create a welcoming environment for dogs, cats, and their owners
• Cut or shave a dog/cat’s hair or fur using knowledge of canine characteristic, grooming techniques, styles, and owner’s instructions
• Effectively trim and Dremel patients’ nails
• Provide medicated (when instructed) and general cleansing, parasite control baths

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient at Grooming
• Ability to lift dogs that weigh up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a professional manner
• Calming presence to pets
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Understands and applies hospital policies and procedures
• Keeps grooming are clean, orderly, and clutter-free
• Removes trash, sweeps, and mops daily
• Launders bedding and linens
• Stocks supplies as needed
• Attends staff and departmental meetings.
• Excellent animal-handling skills, including confidence and dexterity
• Ability to properly restrain patients

Preferred: three years or more of experience as a professional groomer

Additional Information

** Pay:** Commission based

** We offer our staff:**

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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