Professional Groomer

Experienced Groomer Packerland Veterinary Hospital

Are you a passionate pet groomer looking for a supportive professional environment where you can truly thrive At Packerland Veterinary Hospital we combine high-quality veterinary medicine with exceptional grooming services to give pets the very best care and were looking for an experienced groomer to join our team!

Our state-of-the-art facility features a dedicated grooming center separate from the busy clinic environment allowing you to work comfortably while still having the added support and peace of mind of an experienced veterinary team nearby.

What Were Looking For

Were searching for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Is self-motivated and dependable
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with clients
• Has excellent time management skills
• Is comfortable grooming both cats and dogs of all sizes
• Provides patient gentle care for anxious or challenging pets
• Can confidently bathe trim shave style and maintain pet hygiene according to owner preferences
• Can communicate grooming concerns skin issues or recommendations to pet owners and our veterinary team

Qualifications

• Professional grooming certification/training and/or independent grooming experience required
• Please note: training will not be provided for this role

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Typical hours: 7:45 AM 5:00 PM

Benefits

We value our team and offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

If youre looking for a welcoming team a beautiful workspace and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with pets and their owners wed love to hear from you!

To learn more about Packerland Veterinary Center visit our website

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pet Groomer provide the highest standards of excellence to perform various grooming
duties necessary to improve pets hygiene and enhance their physical appearance

WHAT YOULL DO (Essential Functions):

Foster a culture built on our values: Respect Learning Do the Right Thing WOW Service
and Fun
Consult with pet owners to discuss their pets needs and desired style
Wash comb brush and blow dry animals fur removing mats and tangles as needed
Cut and shape animals coat according to determined pattern using electric clippers
comb and barbers shears
Groom and style pet according to owners instructions standard grooming styles
proportions of the animal and breed standards
Clip nails clean ears and brush teeth
Express anal glands manually as needed
Promote skin and coat health through recommendations for regular grooming and
beneficial add-on services treatments and retail products
Identify health issues in pets such as ear infections skin conditions wounds and/or tooth
decay. Notify pet owner of any signs of injury or illness
Update and maintain all records to capture services performed products recommended
and any illness or injuries detected
Routinely clean and sanitize grooming tools equipment and all salon work areas
Ensure the safety security and well-being of each pet during the grooming process
Maintain knowledge and awareness of new trends and experiments with new grooming
techniques
Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures
the delivery of quality compassionate effective and efficient care to animals
Comply with all practice policies quality assurance guidelines minimum standards of care
and safe handling procedures

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):

Education:
High School Diploma or GED required
Professional Licenses/Certifications:
Graduate of certified grooming program preferred

Experience:
Six months of professional pet grooming experience required
Knowledge Skills and Ability:
Solid understanding of animal breeds characteristics and behavior
Knowledge of pet grooming techniques and styles
Ability to manually express anal glands
Strong verbal and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
Strong interpersonal skills
Compassion and empathy for both pets and the pet owners
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Organizational and time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
The team member may frequently use a computer for periods of time. Specific vision
abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking and/or
standing for long periods of time bending reaching grasping and repetitive motions. Must be
able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted 50 lbs. with assistance. Working environment may be stressful
with aggressive frightened abused or injured animals that may bite or scratch.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Our Values

Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we workand serve:

• Respect

• Learning

• Do theRightThing

• WowService

• Fun

If these resonate with youyoullfit right in.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.