What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Groomer position at Alexandria Veterinary Clinic?
Join Our Grooming Team at Alexandria Veterinary Clinic!
Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome an experienced Pet Groomer to our growing veterinary support team. We are a full-service practice providing comprehensive medical care alongside professional grooming services, and we take pride in serving pets and their families in our community.
Our hospital features a dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming facility where groomers have the autonomy to manage their services, build relationships with clients, and work alongside a supportive veterinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated groomer who enjoys working independently while being part of a collaborative hospital environment.
Qualifications
- Professional pet grooming experience working with a variety of dog breeds and coat types
- Knowledge of breed-specific grooming standards
- Ability to safely handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments, including large breed dogs
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Grooming certification is a plus
- Portfolio and references required
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bathing, drying, haircuts/styling, brush-outs, nail trims, de-matting, ear cleaning, and gland expression
- Evaluate each pet's coat and skin condition and communicate grooming recommendations to pet owners
- Engage with clients to understand grooming preferences and expectations
- Safely handle pets of various sizes and temperaments during grooming procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized grooming area throughout the day and at the end of each shift
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation for this role is based on 50% commission on grooming services, or $11.41 per hour worked, whichever is greater.
- Schedule is flexible, full or part-time availability needed Monday-Friday.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
About our hospital:
Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, full-service hospital known for progressive medicine, compassionate care, and strong community relationships. Our experienced and tenured team has built a supportive culture with exceptionally low turnover, where collaboration and respect are at the center of everything we do. With 5 DVMs and an experienced staff we strive to provide exceptional care.
If you're looking for a clinic where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your team genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to meet you!
Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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