Small Animal Groomer

Pipestoneminnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-oriented veterinary clinic is seeking a passionate Small Animal Groomer to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a spacious grooming facility, catering to a loyal clientele. Ideal candidates will have experience in pet grooming and a strong customer service orientation. Responsibilities include grooming pets, maintaining hygiene, and providing pet care advice to owners. This position is perfect for animal lovers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to the well-being of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Private grooming space

Hydraulic lift grooming table

Bathtub with ramp

Kennels

Cage dryers

Friendly staff support

Qualifications

• Experience in pet grooming and customer service is essential.
• Ability to handle anxious animals and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Grooming pets by washing, trimming, and styling their hair.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the grooming area.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Grooming techniques

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Professional certification in grooming

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Scissors

Job description

Small Animal Groomer

We're looking for a small animal groomer to join our passionate team at Windy Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Pipestone, Minnesota. We have a spacious grooming facility in our clinic. Our current groomer has established a clientele but will be leaving our team at the end of May. We hope to continue to build lasting relationships with our clients and provide quality grooming to their pets. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s an animal lover and has experience in pet grooming. The ideal candidate is hardworking, customer service–oriented, and patient with both pets and people. Windy Ridge Veterinary Clinic is a small, community-oriented vet clinic, where teamwork is crucial to providing the best care for our patients.

Responsibilities Include:

• Clean and freshen pet hair by washing, shampooing, and conditioning
• Shave, trim, and style pet hair according to the owner’s preferences
• Maintain overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears
• Maintain a clean workstation by sanitizing and sweeping between each client/patient and at the end of every workday
• Advise owners of at-home care tips and best practices for their pets
• Work with our team to provide exceptional customer service and serve the needs of our patients

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrates passion for animals.
• Ability to work comfortably with animals, including anxious ones
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with intermittent breaks
• Ability to lift animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques, attention to detail
• Well-developed verbal communication skills
• Experience in pet grooming
• Experience in customer service
• Experience with animals in a professional or volunteer capacity
• Professional certification (not required, but recommended)

Benefits:

• Contract based compensation
• Our friendly staff will answer calls and schedule appointments
• We provide a private grooming space, hydraulic lift grooming table, bathtub with ramp, kennels, cage dryers
• Groomer must provide clippers, blades, scissors

To apply or inquire about this position, please call us at 507-825-3336 or send a resume to [e-mail]