Veterinary Groomer

Shawnee Animal Clinic; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing, family-oriented veterinary practice as a Pet Groomer in a modern environment. You will provide top-quality grooming services, ensuring the comfort and care of pets while working with a supportive team. Comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Competitive pay

Continuing education allowance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Pet discounts

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of professional grooming experience.
• Experience with sedated grooming preferred.
• Ability to lift dogs up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Grooming pets’ hair or fur.
• Cleaning pets' teeth.
• Maintaining an upbeat attitude and calming anxious pets.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calming presence

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Company Description
Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff across our hospital, grooming, boarding, and training facilities. Our team is like family, and we seek individuals who are self-starters, eager to learn, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description
Join a supportive team in a modern, high-end environment. Pet Groomers will perform top-quality grooming services efficiently. Candidates should have current grooming experience and be able to provide gentle, professional care for dogs, cats, and their owners. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning pets' teeth
• Maintaining an upbeat attitude
• Calming anxious pets
• Following company policies
• Communicating effectively with clients
• Shampooing and washing pets
• Creating a welcoming environment
• Grooming pets’ hair or fur

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of professional grooming experience
• Experience with sedated grooming preferred
• Ability to lift dogs up to 50 pounds
• Professional demeanor
• Calming presence with pets
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork skills

Additional Information

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability insurance, 401(k) with matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid bereavement and parental leave
• Competitive pay
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition assistance
• Partnership opportunities through Penn Foster
• Career development
• Referral bonuses
• Additional benefits like pet discounts, holiday pay, uniforms, bonuses

Note: Some benefits may vary for full-time vs part-time roles. Eligibility may depend on background checks. For more details, visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Veterinary Services

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