Veterinary Groomer

Alliance Animal Health; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Uniform Allowance

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

County Animal Hospital in Ballwin, MO is seeking a skilled Veterinary Groomer to deliver professional grooming services for dogs in our veterinary setting. You will bathe, trim, style, and maintain a calm, comfortable experience for pets during every visit while upholding safety and hospital standards.

You will communicate clearly with clients, tailor grooming to each dog's needs, and work closely with our veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong grooming skills and the ability to consistently deliver quality results.
• A gentle, patient approach to handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Friendly, professional communication and excellent customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, high-quality grooming services for dogs in a timely manner.
• Bathe, shampoo, brush, trim, and style dogs based on client preferences and individual pet needs.
• Help pets feel calm and comfortable throughout the grooming process, including those who may be anxious or nervous.
• Communicate with clients to understand their grooming requests and provide a positive experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming area.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain high standards of safety and patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to support pets and their owners.

Skills

Grooming

Dog handling

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At County Animal Hospital, we're proud to provide high-quality veterinary care in a modern, welcoming environment. Our services include preventive care, complete dental care, weight management, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. We have a friendly, experienced team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff who work together to provide compassionate care and make every pet's visit as comfortable as possible.

Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a supportive, team-oriented environment where people enjoy working together. Our modern veterinary facility features advanced medical equipment, in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiology, and electronic medical records to support efficient, high-quality patient care.

If you're looking to grow your career in veterinary medicine, you'll find a welcoming team that values collaboration, professional development, and a shared passion for helping pets and their families.

• Provide professional, high-quality grooming services for dogs in a timely manner.
• Bathe, shampoo, brush, trim, and style dogs based on client preferences and individual pet needs.
• Help pets feel calm and comfortable throughout the grooming process, including those who may be anxious or nervous.
• Communicate with clients to understand their grooming requests and provide a positive experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming area.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain high standards of safety and patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to support pets and their owners.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Strong grooming skills and the ability to consistently deliver quality results.
• A gentle, patient approach to handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Friendly, professional communication and excellent customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

If you're a skilled Veterinary Groomer who takes pride in providing excellent grooming services and enjoys working in a veterinary environment, we'd love to meet you! Join County Animal Hospital and become part of a team that truly cares about the pets and people we serve.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.