Pet Groomer

Abqpetcarehospital; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Commission

Hospital discounts for your pets

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lombard, Illinois is looking for a part-time groomer with opportunities for full-time work. The role involves providing grooming services while ensuring safety and adherence to policies.

The ideal candidate should possess at least one year of grooming experience and the ability to build client relationships. Benefits include tips, commission, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year of dog grooming experience required.
• Ability to independently build client relations and coordinate grooming services.

Responsibilities

• Provides grooming services for pets adhering to established policies.
• Maintains knowledge of grooming best practices and builds strong client relationships.
• Attends training meetings as required.
• Able to independently coordinate and deliver grooming services.

Skills

Dog Grooming

Education

1 year dog grooming experience

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a part‑time groomer 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. The grooming station includes a walk‑up tub, a walk‑in shower area, wall‑mounted high‑velocity hand dryer, cage dryers, and a professional grooming table. Shampoos and conditioner are provided. Groomers must bring their own accessories including clippers, blades, shears, bows, and bandannas.

Additional Compensation

• Tips
• Commission
• Hospital discounts for your pets

Hours and Days

Hours per week: 16‑20

• Thursday
• Saturday
• Sundays possible

Qualifications

Dog Grooming: 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities & Duties

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

Compensation Details

The base commission range for this position is 50‑60%. Pay is primarily determined by role, level, and location, and individual pay is affected by work location and other factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. 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 Employer 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.