Veterinary Groomer

Allianceanimal; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking passionate Pet Groomers to join their family-oriented team. In this role, you will provide exceptional grooming services while ensuring a calming and professional atmosphere for pets and their owners. You'll have the opportunity to work in a high-end, modern environment alongside a supportive team. This position not only offers competitive compensation but also a range of benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and continuing education allowances. If you are a self-starter with a love for animals, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a fulfilling setting.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of professional grooming experience required.
• Ability to lift dogs up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grooming

Customer Communication

Teamwork

Calming Presence

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job 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 between our hospital, grooming facility, and boarding and training facility. Our team is like our family, and we are looking for individuals who are self-starters, have a willingness to learn, and can multi-task in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

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 dogs, cats, and parents with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient at Grooming (At least 6 months of 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
• Ability to work on a team

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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.