Pet Groomer

National Veterinary Associates; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Commission

Hospital Discounts for your pets

Job summary

A leading pet care organization in Lombard, Illinois, is seeking a part-time professional groomer. The role offers commission-based pay with weekends required. Candidates should have at least one year of dog grooming experience and be skilled in building client relationships. The job includes providing grooming services and maintaining knowledge of grooming best practices. Benefits include tips and hospital discounts for your pets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of job-specific experience in dog grooming.
• Ability to independently build client relations.
• Knowledge of grooming best practices, pricing, and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provides grooming services for pets following established policies.
• Maintains knowledge of grooming best practices.
• Builds strong client relationships.

Skills

Dog Grooming

Client relations

Grooming best practices

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a part‑time with the possibility of becoming a full‑time professional groomer at Carriage Animal Hospital in Lombard Illinois. This is a commission‑based job and weekends are a must. Carriage offers Veterinary care, Daycare, and Boarding on top of Grooming! Carriage Animal Hospital is a growing, fast‑paced small animal hospital that has a large client base. We have a walk‑up grooming tub, a walk‑in shower area, wall mounted high‑velocity hand dryer, cage dryers, plus a professional grooming table. Shampoos and conditioner provided. Groomers are required to bring their own accessories including clippers, blades, shears, bows and bandanna’s.

Schedule

• 16-20
• Thursday
• Saturday
• Sundays are possible

Job Type

Part‑time, Commission

Additional Compensation

• Tips
• Commission
• Hospital Discounts for your pets

Responsibilities

Provides grooming services for pets in adherence with established policies and procedures to ensure safety and security of pets and clients. Maintains strong knowledge of grooming best practices, pricing and marketing strategies. Builds strong client relationships. Attends meetings as required for training. Minimum 1 year of job‑specific experience required with ability to independently build client relations, coordinate and deliver grooming services.

Qualifications

Experience: Dog Grooming: 1 year (Required)

• The base Commission range for this position is 50-60%. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Employer

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NVA 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.