Veterinary Groomer

Alliance Animal Health • Kearney, NE

105d

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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees