Veterinary Groomer
Alliance Animal Health•Hudson, NH
•Onsite
About The Position
Join a supportive team in a high-end, modern environment. Pet Groomers will perform top quality grooms in a timely manner. Groomers should have current grooming experience and be able to consistently provide canines and their parents with a high level of gentle and professional care.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Proficient at Grooming
- Ability to lift dogs that weigh up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in a professional manner
- Calming presence to pets
- Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- Great communication skills
- Ability to work on a team
- Understands and applies hospital policies and procedures
- Excellent animal-handling skills, including confidence and dexterity
- Ability to properly restrain patients
Nice To Haves
- three years or more of experience as a professional groomer
Responsibilities
- Clean the dog's teeth and ears
- Maintain an upbeat attitude
- Calm an anxious dog or cat
- Ensure company policies are being followed
- Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need
- Shampoo and wash a dog's and cat’s hair or fur
- Create a welcoming environment for dogs, cats, and their owners
- Cut or shave a dog/cat’s hair or fur using knowledge of canine characteristic, grooming techniques, styles, and owner’s instructions
- Effectively trim and Dremel patients’ nails
- Provide medicated (when instructed) and general cleansing, parasite control baths
- Keeps grooming are clean, orderly, and clutter-free
- Removes trash, sweeps, and mops daily
- Launders bedding and linens
- Stocks supplies as needed
- Attends staff and departmental meetings.
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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
