What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Groomer position at Alliance Animal Health?
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 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.
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 dogs, cats, and parents with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but 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
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
Pay: commission based
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/