Veterinary Groomer

Shawnee Animal Clinic; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animal clinic as a Pet Groomer where you will provide top-quality grooming services in a supportive and professional environment. With responsibilities including washing, cutting, and grooming pets, as well as maintaining high standards of care, this role offers the chance to work closely with animals and their owners. The clinic values its staff by providing a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Proficient at Grooming with at least 6 months professional experience.
• Ability to lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with grooming sedated patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform top quality grooms in a timely manner.
• Clean dogs' teeth and create a welcoming environment.
• Calm anxious dogs and ensure company policies are followed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calming presence to pets

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Join a supportive team in a high-end, modern environment. Pet Groomers will perform top quality grooms in a timely manner. Groomers should have current grooming experience and be able to consistently provide pups and parents with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but not limited to:

• Clean the dog's teeth
• Maintain an upbeat attitude
• Calm an anxious dog
• Ensure company policies are being followed
• Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need
• Shampoo and wash a dog's hair or fur
• Create a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners
• Cut or shave a dog's hair or fur

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient at Grooming (At least 6 months professional experience)
  • Applicants that have experience with and feel comfortable grooming sedated patients preferred
• Ability to lift dogs that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a professional manner
• Calming presence to pets
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work on a team

Additional Information

** We offer our staff:**

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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/