Veterinary Groomer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-based pay (50%)

Paid vacation/sick time

Education/tuition support

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a responsible pet groomer with at least one year of experience to join our grooming team. You will groom and style dogs and cats according to owner instructions and breed standards, while delivering excellent customer service.

The position is part-time with the option to grow into full-time. You must provide your own grooming tools and be comfortable working weekends. Production-based compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Perform grooming services including brushing, bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, trimming nails.
• Groom and style pets based on owner instructions and breed standards.
• Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Groom and style pets per owner instructions and breed standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the grooming area.
• Communicate with clients to understand pet needs.
• Work part-time with potential to grow into full-time.

Skills

Grooming

Customer service

Ability to lift

Weekend availability

Self-motivated

Tools

Grooming tools

Clippers

Scissors

Brushes

Job description

Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 11 doctor general practice located in Fayetteville, AR. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery,Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.

Must be available to work weekends. This is a part-time role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position.

Job Description

Seeking a responsible, dependable, pet groomer with at least one year of grooming experience and a graduate of a licensed grooming program to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven to provide excellent customer service to our clients. We prefer quality over quantity so there is never any pressure to meet a particular daily quota. We have the demand, you set your schedule, make as much or as little as you choose. This is a contract employee position, which means that you are an employee rather than an independent contractor.

Qualifications

• Perform grooming services including brushing, bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, & trimming nails, etc.
• Groom and style pets based on pet owner instructions and requests. Follow customary procedures and breed standards.
• Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times.
• Clean grooming area at the end of each day
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions to ensure clarity around pet needs and preferences.
• Skilled stylist
• Ability to move / lift animals of varying weights
• Ability to stand and bend for an extended period of time
• Ability to work full or part time
• Must provide your own grooming tools (clippers, blades, scissors, combs, brushes)

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Compensation is production-based at 50%, with the potential for a higher percentage based on experience. Candidates must provide and maintain their own grooming tools. We supply bathing facilities, shampoos, dryers, bandanas, and kennels.

• 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.