What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Groomer - Champaign, IL position at Animal Hospital at the Crossing?
Who we are
Animal Hospital at the Crossing is Hiring a Pet Groomer!
Position Details
- Role: Pet Groomer
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Commission-based
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
Bring your experience and skills as a Pet Groomer to Animal Hospital at the Crossing! We are ready to hire a full-time groomer to add to our dedicated team of veterinary professionals, and if you believe in a clinic culture where people support each other and get through tough days as a team, we want to hear from you!
Why Our Pet Groomers Love It Here
- Competitive pay [commission-based]
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for training and professional growth
- Supportive and pet-friendly work environment
What You’ll Do
- Perform grooming services, including bathing, brushing, trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning
- Style coats according to breed standards or customer preferences
- Safely handle pets of different sizes, temperaments, and needs
- Maintain a clean and sanitary grooming workspace
- Monitor pets for any health concerns and report issues to pet owners
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly with clients
What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring
- Previous grooming experience preferred (professional certification is a plus)
- Knowledge of breed-specific grooming techniques
- Ability to handle animals gently and confidently
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Good communication and customer service skills
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
We cannot wait to meet you. Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal Hospital at the Crossing and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.