Pet Groomer

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crossroads Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent animal handling and professional customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of grooming techniques for all breeds of dogs and cats 
• Ability to perform grooming services, including clipping, medicated and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips and ear cleansing, as requested for each pet
• Ability to groom several dogs per day in a busy practice environment 
• Maintain a proper grooming room, including but not limited to: cleaning cages, tubs and grooming tables; vacuuming and mopping the floor; cleaning clipper blades, scissors and brushes after use
• Recommend retail products that would aid in home grooming care of pets

Skill, Knowledge, & Expertise

• 2 years of prior grooming experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Must be familiar with standard cuts for all breeds
• Must be reliable, a team player with a positive attitude and must have a great work ethic
• Must maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients

Perks of the Job

• Opportunity to work with a group of experienced veterinary professionals 
• Opportunity to grow clientele through referrals from hospital patients
• Generous commission, as well as gratuity from clients