Pet Groomer - Champaign, IL

Animal Hospital at the Crossing • Champaign, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Hospital at the Crossing is hiring a full-time Pet Groomer to join their dedicated team of veterinary professionals. They are looking for someone who believes in a clinic culture where people support each other and get through tough days as a team. This role involves performing a variety of grooming services, handling pets safely, maintaining a clean workspace, monitoring pets for health concerns, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Previous grooming experience preferred
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive and pet-friendly work environment
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Legal plan
• Employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed