Professional Pet Groomer NO EVENINGS OR WEEKEND HOURS

PetWow; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 39,920 - 49,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Grooming supplies provided

CE stipend

Job summary

PetWow in Highland Heights, KY, seeks an experienced Professional Pet Groomer to join our team, providing high-quality grooming services for pets.

The ideal candidate will possess a portfolio of grooming work, excellent animal handling skills, and a passion for pet care. Enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $39,920 to $49,920 per year, along with a $2000 onboarding bonus and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and more.

Join us in making a positive impact on pets and their owners!

Qualifications

• Professional pet grooming experience required (portfolio of work).
• Excellent animal handling skills and genuine compassion for pets.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming services including bathing, trimming, and ear cleaning.
• Monitor pets for health concerns and communicate with the veterinary team.
• Maintain cleanliness of grooming equipment and areas.

Skills

Animal handling skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of breed-specific grooming techniques

Compassion for pets

Job description

Make an impact caring for pets — and the people who love them.

More than 30,000 pet owners across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati trust PetWOW with their pets' care.

Who We Are

PetWOW is a family-owned veterinary company founded in 1971. We operate two Northern Kentucky hospitals and a fleet of mobile wellness vehicles serving the Greater Cincinnati area.

Our mission is simple: strengthen people and pets by making pet care easy.

We work hard, move quickly, and care deeply about our team, clients, and patients. We offer growth opportunities, supportive leadership, team events, and regular recognition for outstanding performance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and team-oriented Professional Pet Groomer to join our growing grooming team.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality grooming services while helping pets look and feel their best.

While this position is primarily based at one hospital location, occasional coverage at our nearby hospitals (all within a 15‑mile radius) may be requested. Candidates who are dependable, adaptable, and enjoy working collaboratively will thrive in this role.

What Success Looks Like

Successful team members:

• Deliver exceptional grooming services with consistency and attention to detail
• Handle pets safely, compassionately, and confidently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional grooming environment
• Work collaboratively with teammates to provide an outstanding overall client experience

Responsibilities

• Perform (occasional) bathing, brushing, breed‑specific haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and other grooming services
• Safely handle pets of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Monitor pets for any health or behavioral concerns and communicate observations to the veterinary team
• Maintain grooming equipment, tools, and work areas according to cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Help create a positive experience for pets, clients, and teammates
• Professional pet grooming experience required (portfolio of work)
• Knowledge of breed‑specific grooming techniques and standards
• Excellent animal handling skills and genuine compassion for pets
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, physically active environment

Compensation and Benefits

• $2000.00 onboarding signing bonus paid in three installments:
• $500.00 on 1st paycheck / $500.00 upon completion of training / $1000.00 6 months post‑training
• $39,920.00 - $49,920.00 annually depending on level of experience.
• Additional Weekly Tips Income Between $100-$150 / week
• Grooming supplies provided.
• Sharpening services paid by PetWow.
• CE stipend.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Free In‑House Veterinary Services.
• At cost third‑party veterinary services and products.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Retirement.
• Uniform and Shoe Benefits.
• PWPG.