Pet Groomer

Hirebridge; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CityVet is searching for dedicated Pet Groomers to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves maintaining the physical appearance of pets through grooming services while fostering lasting relationships with clients.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of grooming experience. CityVet emphasizes the well-being of its staff, offering health benefits, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Experience in grooming or formal instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the grooming schedule efficiently.
• Establish and maintain client communication and records.
• Train and supervise bathing team members.

Skills

Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals

One year’s experience as a Groomer or apprentice

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

All pet lovers welcome

CityVet is looking for Pet Groomers to join our team! At CityVet, we know our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for. We recruit and promote CityVet team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

Make pet care your purpose

The Groomer is responsible for maintaining the animal’s physical appearance by meeting the expectations and requests communicated by the client. It is the Groomer’s responsibility to establish and cultivate lasting client relationships by providing high quality grooming services such as bathing, bathing supervision, nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression and haircuts.

Essential qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals
• One Years’ experience as a Groomer, Groomers Apprentice or has received formal instruction from a reputable grooming program

A day in the life:

• Manage the grooming schedule to efficiently coordinate the demand of the client’s needs with the availability of the grooming staff, leading to an average completion of 10-12 grooms per day (w/bathing assistance) OR 6 grooms a day (w/o bathing assistance).
• Perform thorough client communication when establishing and maintaining electronic records, including client preferences or instructions for grooming, animal’s habits and sensitivities, and any other personal preferences or requests from the client.
• Properly train, supervise and develop all bathing team members on proper bathing policies and work to develop their skills in a positive manner on an ongoing basis.

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities