Pet Groomer — All Breeds, Flexible Schedule & Perks

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on grooming and pet care products

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

A leading pet care organization in Purcellville, VA, seeks a skilled Pet Groomer passionate about animal care. The role includes full-service grooming and excellent communication with pet owners. Candidates should have prior grooming experience, a gentle attitude, and the ability to handle various dog breeds. This position offers flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of grooming experience preferred, recent grooming school graduates considered.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Gentle, patient, and animal-loving attitude.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service grooming including baths, haircuts, and nail trims.
• Communicate with pet owners about grooming preferences.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area.
• Recognize signs of stress or health issues in pets.
• Ensure a positive experience for every pet.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Animal handling

Communication

Time management

Job description

Experienced Pet Groomer | Purcellville, VA

Location: Purcellville, Virginia Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Compensation: Competitive pay based Production and Tips

Do you have a passion for animals and an eye for detail? Join our friendly, professional grooming team in the heart of Purcellville! We're a locally owned pet care facility dedicated to providing top-quality grooming services in a clean, calm, and pet-loving environment.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Pet Groomer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable grooming all breeds of dogs (and ideally cats), have excellent customer service skills, and a strong commitment to safety and care.

Responsibilities:

Provide full-service grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and de-shedding

Communicate with pet owners to determine their grooming preferences and any specific concerns

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming area

Recognize signs of stress or health issues in pets and alert owners when necessary

Ensure a positive and comfortable experience for every pet

What We’re Looking For:

1+ years of grooming experience preferred (willing to consider recent grooming school graduates)

Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments

Gentle, patient, and animal-loving attitude

Strong communication and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must be able to lift 40+ lbs

Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time available)

Steady clientele and growth opportunities

Employee discounts on grooming and pet care products

Supportive and fun team environment

If you're looking to join a community-oriented, animal-loving workplace where your talents are appreciated, we want to hear from you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.

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.