Saturday Professional Groomer

Animal Medical Center; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time professional groomer to join their grooming department on Saturdays. This role involves performing breed-specific grooms, advocating for pet health, and using low-stress handling techniques. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, a passion for both pets and people, and at least one year of grooming experience. Join a team that values dependability and flexibility while contributing to the health and happiness of pets in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the grooming profession while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional grooming experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performing grooms based on breed and client specifications.
• Advocating for pet health by ensuring they are healthy during grooming.

Skills

Customer service skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Professional grooming experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Wellness resources

Animal Medical Center is looking for a part-time professional groomer for Saturdays in our grooming department. The schedule would be Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER?

As a professional groomer, you will continue to establish excellence in pet healthcare by:

• Performing grooms based on the breed and client specifications
• Being an advocate for pet health by ensuring they are healthy (ear infections, lumps noted, etc.)
• Using low-stress handling techniques when grooming

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

At Animal Medical Center, we strive to exceed our client's expectations by providing excellent service. Skills you would need for this position are:

• Willing to learn and grow in the grooming department
• Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal
• Love people as much as you love pets
• Able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift up to 50 pounds and more assisted
• At least one year of professional grooming experience is required. Grooming portfolio will be viewed at interview.

WHAT OTHER THINGS DO I NEED TO KNOW?

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
• Dependability and being flexible is essential
• Upon conditional offer of employment, you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check.