Professional Pet Groomer

Southern Veterinary Partners; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Southern Veterinary Partners as a pet groomer at Electric City Stay and Play in Anderson, SC. You will provide high-quality grooming and bathing services while collaborating with a dedicated veterinary team. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of grooming experience and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Short Term Disability

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a professional groomer.
• References required.
• Ability to handle various breeds of dogs and cats.

Responsibilities

• Provide grooming and bathing services for dogs and cats.
• Work individually and as part of the veterinary team.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming environment.

Skills

Grooming instruments knowledge

Calming nervous dogs

Customer service

High cleanliness standards

Nail trims

Ear cleaning

Lifting capacity

Job description

Electric City Stay and Play is located in Anderson, South Carolina and has been serving the community since 2016. Electric City Stay and Play is part of the Electric City Animal Care Family. We offer overnight boarding for dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets and birds. We also offer play for the day doggie daycare, and a full-service grooming salon and spa. Here at Electric City Stay and Play, we are a Veterinarian owned and operated resort that provides peace of mind for owners to feel comfortable leaving their pets to be pampered for a day or an extended period of time. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

Our pet groomers deliver high-quality grooming services to clients. The position is focused in both grooming and bathing dogs and cats. This position entails a large amount of individual work as well as teamwork with other veterinary staff.

A qualified applicant will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the grooming industry and will possess the following skills:

• Utilize grooming instruments, including shears and dryers.
• Comfort calming and working with nervous dogs to promote a positive experience.
• Positive attitude towards all pets and their owners as well as comfort with all breeds of dogs and cats.
• Direct customer service experience to establish a trusting bond with our clients and to handle potentially difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• High standard for cleanliness and the self-directedness to keep your workstation neat and tidy.
• Skilled in other areas including nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressing.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients.
• The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. At least 2 years of pet grooming experience required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a professional groomer
• References required
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Short Term Disability
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Short Term Disability
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

• 2+ years’ experience as a professional groomer
• References required

About the company

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