Pet Groomer

American Veterinary Group; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous commission

Gratuity from clients

Growth opportunities through referrals

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is hiring a full-time groomer/pet stylist at Asheboro Animal Hospital. The role focuses on grooming dogs and cats, maintaining a clean grooming area, and providing excellent customer service in a busy general practice setting.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of grooming experience, strong breed-cut knowledge, and a reliable team-player attitude to support patient care and staff in-person at the hospital.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior grooming experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service.
• Familiar with standard cuts for all breeds.
• Reliable team player with strong work ethic.
• Maintain a clean and healthy grooming environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming services including clipping, baths, pedicures, and ear cleansing.
• Groom multiple dogs per day in a busy practice.
• Maintain grooming room cleanliness and equipment.
• Recommend retail products for home grooming.
• On-site attendance is essential to support patient care and staff.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Breed cuts knowledge

Reliable team player

On-site presence

Job description

Description

We are looking to hire a full-time groomer/pet stylist for our busy general practice. The is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced groomer to join our team!

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Asheboro Animal Hospital

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent animal handling and professional customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of grooming techniques for all breeds of dogs and cats
• Ability to perform grooming services, including clipping, medicated and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips and ear cleansing, as requested for each pet
• Ability to groom several dogs per day in a busy practice environment
• Maintain a proper grooming room, including but not limited to: cleaning cages, tubs and grooming tables; vacuuming and mopping the floor; cleaning clipper blades, scissors and brushes after use
• Recommend retail products that would aid in home grooming care of pets
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skill, Knowledge, & Expertise

• 2 years of prior grooming experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Must be familiar with standard cuts for all breeds
• Must be reliable, a team player with a positive attitude and must have a great work ethic
• Must maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients

Perks of the Job

• Opportunity to work with a group of experienced veterinary professionals
• Opportunity to grow clientele through referrals from hospital patients
• Generous commission, as well as gratuity from clients