Groomer

United Veterinary Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Hills Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced groomer to join our busy team. You will groom dogs and cats with care, including baths, brushing, de-matting, nail trims, ear cleaning, and breed‑standard cuts, while maintaining detailed service records.

We value a positive, client‑facing approach and offer a flexible schedule, growth opportunities, and a welcoming work environment in Broward County, FL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional grooming experience.
• Proficient in scissoring and clipper work.
• Comfortably groom cats and dogs per breed standards and client instructions.
• Formal grooming training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and pets and build trust.
• Provide grooming services: baths, drying, ear cleaning, brushing, de‑matting, nails.
• Groom dogs and cats to breed standards and client instructions.
• Stay updated on grooming trends for various breeds.
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area.
• Keep detailed grooming records for each pet.
• Engage with the community to attract new clients.

Skills

Grooming proficiency

Animal handling

Client communication

Education

Grooming certification (preferred)

Tools

Grooming equipment

Bathing & drying tools

Clippers & scissors

Job description

Description

Position at Emerald Hills Animal Hospital

Groomer – Emerald Hills Animal Hospital

Are you passionate about pet grooming and ready to take your skills to the next level? Do you thrive with a flexible schedule and enjoy working independently? If so, we want YOU to join our team at Emerald Hills Animal Hospital! We’re seeking an experienced groomer to bring their expertise to our busy veterinary hospital. Must be comfortable grooming cats and a variety of dog breeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and a genuine love for animals.

What You’ll Do

• Greet pets and their parents warmly and create strong, trusting relationships.
• Provide professional grooming services, including bathing, drying, ear cleaning, brushing, de‑matting, breed-standard cuts, teeth brushing, and nail trims.
• Confidently groom both dogs and cats with skill and care, adhering to breed standards and client instructions.
• Stay up to date with grooming trends and techniques for a wide variety of dog breeds.
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment safe, fun, and welcoming (e.g., sanitizing tools, sweeping, vacuuming, organizing, etc.).
• Maintain detailed records of grooming services for each pet.
• Engage in community outreach to attract new clients and grow your clientele.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years of professional grooming/styling experience.
• Skills: Proficient in scissoring and clipper work, with excellent animal handling skills.
• Tools: Comfortable using all grooming equipment, including tubs, brushes, scissors, clippers, and dryers.
• Personality: A positive, customer-focused attitude with a passion for grooming pets to perfection.
• Preferred (But Not Required): Formal grooming training or certification.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Emerald Hills Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Hollywood, FL, Broward County, and beyond. By emphasizing dedication, respect, compassion, teamwork, and excellence across our practice and throughout all elements of veterinary care, Emerald Hills Animal Hospital has continued to thrive with the support of the Broward County community. These core values have been set in place since our founding in 1988 and are what make us who we are today.