Professional Pet Groomer

Professional Groomer – Saraland

Rehm Animal Clinic | Saraland, AL

Rehm Animal Clinic is looking for an experienced, professional Dog Groomer to join our Saraland team!

If you are a talented groomer who takes pride in your work, enjoys building relationships with clients and their pets, and wants the opportunity to grow your grooming business without having to build a clientele or manage the business side yourself, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 55% Commission
• Established Client Base – spend your time grooming instead of constantly trying to find new clients
• Two Weeks Paid Time Off
• Employer-Contributed Health Insurance
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• IRA Employer Match
• Optional Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Accident & Life Insurance
• Employee Pet Health Discounts
• Free Heartworm & Flea Prevention for Your Pet
• Professional veterinary hospital environment
• Dedicated grooming area and professional grooming equipment
• Support staff to assist with scheduling, phones and client communication
• Computerized medical records and invoicing
• Marketing and established hospital clientele
• Opportunities for continued education and professional development

About the Role

Our groomers are an important extension of the Rehm Animal Clinic team. You will have the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with clients and their pets while providing high-quality grooming services in a professional veterinary setting.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident in their grooming abilities
• Passionate about providing excellent care to dogs
• Patient and compassionate with anxious, fearful or difficult pets
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in the quality of their work
• Professional and comfortable communicating with clients
• Honest and transparent when discussing a pet's grooming needs or health concerns
• Reliable, motivated and committed to maintaining a positive work environment
• Open to continued education and learning new grooming techniques

Responsibilities

• Bathe, shampoo and condition dogs according to their individual needs
• Perform breed-specific and owner-requested haircuts, trims and styling
• Perform nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth brushing and other routine grooming services
• Safely handle dogs of varying sizes, temperaments and grooming needs
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding grooming requests and recommendations
• Identify and communicate concerns such as skin abnormalities, growths, ear infections, fleas, ticks or other issues noticed during grooming
• Provide clients with appropriate at-home grooming and maintenance recommendations
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary grooming environment
• Properly clean and disinfect grooming equipment and work areas
• Monitor grooming supplies and communicate supply needs to management
• Follow all Rehm Animal Clinic safety, sanitation and animal-handling protocols

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Graduation from a professional grooming program OR a minimum of one year of professional grooming experience
• Experience safely handling and grooming dogs
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while being a positive member of a team
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift dogs weighing 50 pounds

Why Groom at Rehm Animal Clinic?

You focus on grooming. We handle the business side.

Rehm Animal Clinic provides the infrastructure and support you need to be successful, including an established client base, professional grooming equipment, scheduling and reception support, computerized records and invoicing, marketing, utilities, laundry services, liability insurance and more.

Our dedicated grooming area includes:

• Professional grooming tables and cages
• Two bathing tubs
• High-quality bathing and timed drying equipment
• Towels and grooming-area supplies
• Computerized record keeping and invoicing
• Reception and scheduling support
• Marketing support
• Professional liability insurance
• Laundry and floor services
• Credit card processing
• Business licensing and facility utilities

You bring your grooming expertise and passion for pets. We provide the facility, clientele, and support to help you succeed.

If you are a professional groomer looking for an established environment where you can do what you love while being part of a supportive veterinary team, we would love to meet you!

Apply today to join Rehm Animal Clinic in Saraland.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $250.00 - $400.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Professional Grooming Certification or 1 year experience (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250 - $400