Part-Time Pet Groomer

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Upper Keys Veterinary Hospital

Description We are looking to hire a part-time groomer/pet stylist for our busy general practice. The is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced groomer to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent animal handling and professional customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of grooming techniques for all breeds of dogs and cats
• Ability to perform grooming services, including clipping, medicated and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips and ear cleansing, as requested for each pet
• Ability to groom several dogs per day in a busy practice environment
• Maintain a proper grooming room, including but not limited to: cleaning cages, tubs and grooming tables; vacuuming and mopping the floor; cleaning clipper blades, scissors and brushes after use
• Recommend retail products that would aid in home grooming care of pets

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 2 years of prior grooming experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Must be familiar with standard cuts for all breeds
• Must be reliable, a team player with a positive attitude and must have a great work ethic
• Must maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients

Job Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a group of experienced veterinary professionals
• Opportunity to grow clientele through referrals from hospital patients
• Generous commission, as well as gratuity from clients