Pet Groomer - Flexible Schedule, Commission Bonus

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance; dental insurance; 
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Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Waverly Animal Clinic in Waverly, Tennessee is seeking a Groomer to cover our Friday shift, with the possibility of adding additional days in the future. The role focuses on bathing, brushing, nail care, and grooming for a variety of breeds while engaging with clients to understand expectations.

The ideal candidate can lift pets up to 25 pounds, follows OSHA safety practices, and is comfortable working weekends; commission-based pay is offered with growth opportunities within Heartland

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Experience grooming / caring for animals
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Client satisfaction references preferred
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Responsibilities

• Admits patients noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time
• Determines any veterinary services required during the client’s visit in accordance with hospital operating instructions
• Observes patient appearance and activity for general physical condition and signs of illness or distress
• Appropriately handles patients and restrains hard-to-control patients as needed
• Performs bathing services, including shampooing and drying
• Performs grooming services, including brushing, clipping, hand scissoring, trimming and shaping
• Stays current on new techniques and trends related to services
• Provides medication and cleansing, parasites control baths, pedicures, medicated dips and ear cleansing as required
• Explains products and educates clients on use
• Follows established methods and instructions
• Maintains grooming room and yard clean and sanitary
• Delivers final groomed patient to client and addresses concerns
• Trains/supervises grooming assistant where applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Grooming experience

Animal care

Job description

Waverly Animal Clinic in Waverly, Tennessee is seeking a Groomer to cover our Friday shift, with the possibility of adding additional days in the future. The role focuses on bathing, brushing, nail care, and grooming for a variety of breeds while engaging with clients to understand expectations.

The ideal candidate can lift pets up to 25 pounds, follows OSHA safety practices, and is comfortable working weekends; commission-based pay is offered with growth opportunities within Heartland