Pet Groomer - Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates in Purcellville, VA is seeking a skilled Pet Groomer to join our growing team. The role covers full-service grooming for dogs of all breeds (and cats ideally), with a focus on safety, compassion, and client communication.

Ideal candidate has 1+ year grooming experience (or recent grooming school graduate), strong customer service, ability to lift 40+ lbs, and the ability to work independently or with a team in our friendly, pet-loving environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service grooming including baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and de-shedding.
• Communicate with pet owners to determine 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.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Physical strength

Job description

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates in Purcellville, VA is seeking a skilled Pet Groomer to join our growing team. The role covers full-service grooming for dogs of all breeds (and cats ideally), with a focus on safety, compassion, and client communication.

Ideal candidate has 1+ year grooming experience (or recent grooming school graduate), strong customer service, ability to lift 40+ lbs, and the ability to work independently or with a team in our friendly, pet-loving environment.