Veterinary Groomer

Wedington Animal Hospital•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 11 doctor general practice located in Fayetteville, AR. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more. To learn more about us click here . Must be available to work weekends. This is a part-time role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position. Job Description Seeking a responsible, dependable, pet groomer with at least one year of grooming experience and a graduate of a licensed grooming program to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven to provide excellent customer service to our clients. We prefer quality over quantity so there is never any pressure to meet a particular daily quota. We have the demand, you set your schedule, make as much or as little as you choose. This is a contract employee position, which means that you are an employee rather than an independent contractor.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions to ensure clarity around pet needs and preferences.
Skilled stylist
Ability to move / lift animals of varying weights
Ability to stand and bend for an extended period of time
Ability to work full or part time
Must provide your own grooming tools (clippers, blades, scissors, combs, brushes)

Responsibilities

Perform grooming services including brushing, bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, & trimming nails, etc.
Groom and style pets based on pet owner instructions and requests.
Follow customary procedures and breed standards.
Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times.
Clean grooming area at the end of each day

Benefits

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)