Experienced Part-Time Pet Groomer

Community Veterinary Partners•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Cleveland Park Animal Hospital of Greenville is seeking a passionate and skilled Pet Groomer to provide grooming services for clients’ pets. The role involves grooming dogs and cats while creating a positive, stress-free experience. The groomer consults with pet owners about preferences and health or behavioral concerns, provides customer service and grooming advice, maintains a clean and safe workspace, monitors pets for distress or health issues, and reports concerns to veterinary staff. The groomer is also expected to stay informed about grooming techniques, tools, and industry trends through education and training.

Requirements

Groomer experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18 years old.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to stand and walk on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.
Able to work in noisy conditions with sounds from animals and equipment.
Able to take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia, and radiation.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
At least one year of experience in a veterinary-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform bathing, brushing, hair cutting, and nail trimming for various breeds of dogs and cats.
Consult with pet owners about grooming preferences and any health or behavioral concerns related to their pets.
Address client inquiries, explain grooming procedures, and offer grooming advice.
Maintain a clean and safe grooming environment and ensure equipment is sanitized and properly maintained.
Monitor pets for signs of distress or health issues during grooming and report concerns to veterinary staff.
Stay informed about grooming techniques, tools, and industry trends through continued education and training.