Veterinary Groomer

Mayfair Pet Hospital; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & 401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Mayfair Pet Hospital in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a responsible pet groomer with at least one year of grooming experience who has graduated from a licensed grooming program.

This contract employee position offers flexible scheduling—set your hours, work full or part time, and earn compensation based on production (50%) with potential for higher percentages based on experience; the facility provides baths and grooming facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year grooming experience.
• Graduate of a licensed grooming program required.
• Self-motivated with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work full or part time; stand and bend for extended periods.
• Must provide your own grooming tools.

Responsibilities

• Groom and style pets according to owner instructions and breed standards.
• Perform bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear and teeth cleaning, and gland expression.
• Maintain clean grooming area at end of day.
• Communicate effectively to clarify pet needs and preferences.
• Ensure wellness and safety of animals at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Skilled stylist

Customer service

Self-motivated

Able to lift/move animals

Education

Licensed grooming program graduate

Job description

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.

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/