Groomer (Full-time or Part-time)

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Shaker Animal Hospital in New York’s Latham area seeks an experienced Groomer to join our busy, multi-doctor practice offering grooming, boarding and day care.

The position involves bathing, clipping, nail trimming, ear cleaning, brushing and drying, with pay hourly plus commission; starting at $18/hour, shifts vary and attendance is required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k) and generous employee pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Grooming school classes and/or grooming certificate preferred.
• Experience with dogs and cats across breeds is favored.
• Ability to handle grooming tools and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide general grooming services (bathing, clipping, trimming, nails, ears, brushing, drying).
• Maintain grooming area and assist with boarding care as needed.
• Support daily care: feeding, walking, cleaning enclosures and bedding.

Skills

Grooming

Customer service

Education

Grooming certificate

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Groomer to join our team and help us expand our grooming services. Shaker Animal Hospital is a busy multi-doctor practice with a variety of services offered including grooming, pet boarding and day care.

The successful candidate for this position will share our love of our patients and our loyal clientele while we provide the highest quality care to their pets. We are looking for someone who is invested in the long-term success of their career at our hospital as a member of our team.

The Groomer provides general grooming services to our patients of all breeds using appropriate grooming techniques such as, bathing, clipping, nail trimming, ear cleaning, external gland expression, brushing and drying.

The groomer provides general housekeeping services and care for our grooming patients while they are with us and may be asked to assist with the care of boarding dogs and cats. General Care includes feeding and walking, cleaning their enclosures and bedding as well as giving belly rubs and kisses.

Grooming school classes and/or grooming certificate preferred.

Compensation is hourly base pay plus commission.

Shifts days and times are variable and can be on a set rotation or weekly schedule. Dependable attendance is required.

Pay Range: Compensation negotiable based on experience and credentials. Starting at $18.00/hour

• Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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