Veterinary Groomer

Alliance Animal Health; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team at a family-owned veterinary hospital in New Canaan as a Pet Groomer. You will provide top-quality grooming services while ensuring a calm and welcoming environment for pets and their owners. Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance program

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform top-quality grooms in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs.
• Create a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners.

Skills

Grooming

Communication

Teamwork

Calming presence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

For over 60 years, New Canaan Veterinary Hospital has been a family-owned facility serving New Canaan, Wilton, Norwalk, Stamford, and Pound Ridge. We offer a full range of services, including routine examinations, preventative care for companion pets, routine and advanced dentistry for dogs and cats, dental digital x-ray, full lab on premises, digital ultrasound, and digital X-rays. Our staff is compassionate, caring, and loyal. We pride ourselves on the care that we provide at New Canaan Veterinary Hospital.

The town of New Canaan has a small-town vibe with a big personality. This beautiful community borders New York State and is a short commute to Manhattan. New Canaan offers many outdoor activities for all ages, from parks to rivers and more. It’s a vibrant community that will keep just about anyone busy!

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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 their owners with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Clean the dog's teeth
• Maintain an upbeat attitude
• Calm an anxious dog
• Ensure company policies are followed
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs
• 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

• High School diploma or GED
• Proficient in grooming
• Ability to lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work professionally
• Calming presence around pets
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick leave for all employees
• Paid bereavement and parental leave programs
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition assistance program
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits such as pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses may be available

*Note – some benefits may vary depending on employment status (full-time vs part-time).

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