Pet Groomer

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with experienced professionals

Grow clientele through referrals

Generous commission and gratuity

Job summary

A veterinary group in Oxford is seeking a full-time Pet Groomer. The ideal candidate should have 2 years of grooming experience and excellent animal handling skills. Responsibilities include performing various grooming services and maintaining cleanliness in the grooming area. This role offers competitive commission and gratuity from clients.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior grooming experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming services for pets.
• Maintain a clean grooming area.
• Recommend grooming products to clients.

Skills

Animal handling skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of grooming techniques

Reliable team player

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Pet Groomer at American Veterinary Group (AVG)

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

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Crossroads 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 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

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Veterinary Services