Veterinary Groomer

Alliance Animal Health•Kearney, NE

61d

About The Position

West Villa Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Groomer. This is a commission-based employee role (not independent contractor). We provide liability and worker’s compensation insurance, and all payroll taxes are reported and withheld on your behalf. Schedule Day starts at 8 AM; pets scheduled to arrive by 9 AM Workday ends when all grooms are complete and owners have been notified

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred
Skilled in bathing, brushing, blow drying, and styling for pets
Experienced in providing nail trims, ear cleaning/plucking, and anal gland expression
Ability to safely lift pets weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment
Professional, dependable, and reliable work ethic
Strong communication and customer service skills for interacting with clients and team members
Calm, gentle, and patient demeanor with pets
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively with veterinary staff

Responsibilities

Perform bathing, brushing, blow drying, and styling for all dog breeds and cats
Provide nail trims, ear cleaning/plucking, and anal gland expression
Communicate with clients at pick-up/drop-off and when grooms are complete
Notify medical staff of potential health issues or grooming-related incidents
Contact clients in case of absence

Benefits

50% commission per groom + 100% of tips
Grooming supplies, drying equipment, laundry facilities, and blade/shear sharpening provided
Employee discounts: cost on inventory items and 20% on services
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)