Groomer

We’re seeking a Full-Time Groomer to join our team at East El Paso Animal Hospital. If you’re a highly motivated licensed Groomer, this would be an outstanding opportunity to join a busy hospital with a very established clientele. We provide you with a trained bather and grooming assistant, so you can focus on what you enjoy most- creating amazing grooming styles and building exceptional client relationships. If you’re looking for a position with high-earning potential and flexible scheduling, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide high-quality grooming services while caring for all pets with compassion, respect, and sensitivity
• Must be able to safely perform all grooming tasks including bathing, drying, clean ears, brushing, de-matting, breed-standard cuts, teeth brushing, and nail trimming, etc.
• Groom and style pets per owners' instructions and/or according to breed standards
• Develop long-term relationships with clients by understanding their
• Recommend products and services to clients to keep their pet healthy and happy
• Perform routine cleaning to keep the grooming environment safe and sanitary

Requirements

• 2 years’ grooming/styling experience; proficient in scissoring and clipper work essential
• Excellent animal handling skills and ability to understand animal behavior
• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs.
• Groomer License required
• Experience in cat grooming is a bonus, not required

Benefits and Perks

• Hospital-provided Bather/Groomer Assistant
• Paid time-off inclusive of sick, personal and vacation
• Medical, vision and dental insurance plans with multiple options
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability option
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• LGBTQIA support with FOLX Healthcare
• Employee Discounts for Pet Care
• Reimbursement for Groomer License renewal fees
• Company-paid Grooming Shop Inspection and Permit Fees
• Grooming supplies and tool sharpening provided
• And More!

East El Paso Animal Hospital was founded in 1986, providing compassionate, quality veterinary care to the EL Paso community and surrounding areas. Our hospital treats all companion pets including dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals, and we offer boarding and grooming services as well, providing a reliable pet care facility for the pets in our community. At East El Paso, you’ll have an opportunity to work with a team of compassionate and knowledgeable pet care professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.