Assistant Groomer

Meyers Pet Care; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on pet services

Health insurance PPO plans

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A local pet grooming company in Belvidere seeks a full-time Pet Groomer passionate about animals and grooming. The role includes dog bathing, trimming, and specialized treatments while maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have at least two years of grooming experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle dogs of all sizes. The position offers competitive pay between $15-$20/hour, performance-based bonuses, and benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes without fear.
• Computer literate with email, Word and Excel skills.
• Genuine liking for people and desire to enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs.
• Perform specialized spa treatments.
• Trimming nails and cleaning ears.
• Maintaining cleanliness and performing opening/closing duties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good dog handling

Excellent communication

Positive attitude towards pets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in pet salon or veterinary setting

Job description

PET GROOMER | JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a HUGE dog lover?

Are you afraid of hard work... because we aren't.

Does the idea of taking a dog from beast and transforming it into a beauty excite you?

Do want to be in environment where education and growing a team is incredibly important to the company?

Do you have at least two years of PROFESSIONAL dog grooming experience?

Do you like benefits like health insurance, paid vacation time, retirement plan and paid attendance to grooming shows?

If you answered yes, we need to talk.

We have a Full‑Time opportunity for a Stylist experienced in professional dog and cat grooming to join our growing company at our Belvidere location. Pet Styling is one of the core services and this position requires caring for all aspects of a pet's styling experience during its appointment. We are a family owned local business with over 30 years of experience and a good leadership team to help teach and challenge your growth. Strong attention to detail and a team player attitude are required, as is your love for pets! Applicants must be responsible, punctual and dependable. You must be able to handle dogs of all sizes without being afraid of them and without allowing them to control you. Must be willing to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness and equipment maintenance. There will be opportunities for advancement if you excel.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the General Director and the Groomer Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a pet salon, veterinary setting or pet care environment
• Excellent work history and references

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• bathing, drying, brushing and knowledge of all coat types
• perform specialized spa treatment
• ear cleaning
• nail trimming/filing
• cleaning and some opening and closing duties

Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Note and notify staff of any abnormal signs or behaviors animals may display, (know signs of distress and common diseases) ask questions- there are never too many questions when animals well‑beings are at stake.
• Demonstrate positive attitude towards pets, co‑workers, and customers. Passion for animals. Humanely and gently handle animals at all times.
• Having the ability to read an animal and its behavior, know when animal is stressed, agitated, aggressive, friendly, submissive etc. Never put oneself or others at risk.
• Computer literate with ability to use in‑house software, e‑mail, Word and Excel spreadsheets in a professional setting.
• Genuine liking for people with a desire to make the customer experience and the employee work experience pleasant, welcoming, and memorable.
• Communicating and connecting company mission and values to daily operations

Other Skills & Abilities

• Be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Good dog handling

Pay Scale & Benefits

• $15‑$20/hour, depending on experience. Performance based bonus upon approval.
• Employee discounts on pet grooming, pet boarding, and Meyer’s retail purchases.
• Simple IRA retirement plan with a match up to 3% of contributions.
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
• In addition, Meyer’s provides the following benefits to full‑time employees: group health insurance PPO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL and group life insurance policy.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.