Professional Canine Groomer

Western Veterinary Partners; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pet care sector is seeking a dedicated Professional Groomer to join their team. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a luxury grooming environment, providing top-notch services to furry clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and prior grooming experience with various breeds. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere in a well-equipped clinic that values team longevity and community engagement. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Personal pet discounts

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior grooming experience with various dog breeds and sizes is essential.
• Must be knowledgeable about breed grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all grooming services including bathing, cutting, and styling.
• Engaging with customers to ensure their requests are understood.

Skills

Grooming experience

Knowledge of breed grooming standards

Customer engagement

Comfort with all breeds and temperaments

Education

Certificate in grooming

Job description

Lago Vista Animal Clinic has a new opportunity for an animal lover to join our team as a Professional Groomer. We offer luxury boarding and grooming services to the Lago Vista area and are searching for a staff member who loves working with dogs and has prior grooming experience.

This is a full-time role comprised of 10-hour shifts. We are seeking a groomer to work Monday-Thursday.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have prior grooming experience with a variety of dog breeds and sizes.

You are responsible for all grooming services including:

1. Bathing, drying, grooming/hair cutting as requested by client, styling, brush out, flea treatments, clipping/filing nails, gland expression, de-matting, ear hair removal, brushing teeth and cleaning up
2. Keeping your area clean throughout the day and at the end of shift
3. Engaging with customers to ensure their requests are understood
4. Evaluating the condition of the pet and addressing any styling/grooming concerns
5. Must have prior knowledge and comfort with working with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
6. Must have prior knowledge of breed grooming standards
7. Certificate in grooming is a plus

Benefits and Compensation:

1. $10/hour plus 50% commission on grooms
2. Personal pet discounts
3. Paid Time Off
4. 401K
5. Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
6. Life Insurance and Disability
7. Employee Assistance Program

What Makes Lago Vista Animal Clinic Different?

Lago Vista Animal Clinic is a 4-doctor, AAHA-Accredited hospital with a longstanding history in our community and great team longevity (some team members have been here 30+ years!) We primarily see small animals, and are well equipped to handle routine procedures, surgery, dentistry, grooming, and more. We’re a paperless clinic and have a large, 5400sqft facility complete with 2 surgery rooms, a dedicated digital x-ray room, separate surgery and dental suites, 4 exam rooms, a large treatment area and an entire 2nd floor upstairs for our staff.

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