Pet Groomer

Western Veterinary Partners; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Animal Hospital in Alpharetta is seeking an experienced Groomer to join their team. This full-time role involves grooming pets, maintaining breed standards, and providing excellent care. The position offers competitive commission-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability options

401k options

Paid time off

Personal pet discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grooming experience required.
• Knowledge of breed grooming standards is essential.
• Formal grooming training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Groom pets from start to finish including bathing, drying, and styling.
• Clip and file nails, express anal glands, and apply topical treatments.
• Work Monday to Friday.

Skills

Grooming experience

Knowledge of breed standards

Ability to work with all breeds

Education

Formal grooming training or certification

Job description

Midway Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Groomer to join our growing team! We are an award winning, full-service, small animal hospital proudly serving the city of Alpharetta and the greater North Atlanta area. Our practice offers a range of services to our clients, including high quality medical care and professional grooming, all under one roof!

We are seeking an experienced, full-time Groomer to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

In this role, you will groom pets from start to finish including brush out, bathing, drying, clipping, shaving, scissor cutting, and styling according to breed standards or as requested by the client. Groomers are also responsible for clipping and filing nails, expressing anal glands, removing ear hair, brushing teeth, and applying topical flea treatments as requested.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: 50% Commission + Tips (Our groomers earn an average of $850-1000 per week based on a full time schedule and number of clients)
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
• Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discounts on veterinary care
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications and requirements:

• 3+ years of grooming experience
• Knowledge and ability to work with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
• Knowledge of breed grooming standards
• Formal grooming training or certification is a plus!

Midway Animal Hospital is an AAHA-Accredited and Fear-Free clinic that has been voted best of North Atlanta and Neighborhood Favorite multiple consecutive years in a row! We have 5 veterinarians (most are UGA grads – Go Dawgs!) and a wonderful support team, including 2 RVTs, that work well together and have a family-like bond.

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**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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