Full Time 40 Hours a Week

The Position:

The Groomer is responsible for providing professional grooming services to our valued clients’ pets. They will work closely with pet owners to ensure that all owner instructions and/or breed standards are met. They are responsible for the safety and well-being of all animals while in the care of the Grooming Service and will work with the Kennel Manager to develop and maintain policies/procedures to ensure a smooth and effective flow of daily operations in the area.

Some of the duties include:

• Oversee and execute daily operations in the service to achieve excellent patient care and client service outcomes.
• Perform grooming services including nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing, brushing, cutting and styling adhering to breed standards and pet owners’ preferences. 
• Admit and discharge pets from their grooming appointments.
• Work closely with Kennel Manger to coordinate walking/feeding of pets while housed in Grooming department.
• Educate pet owners on grooming maintenance and at-home care practices to promote overall well-being of their pets. 

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stoop, bend, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 80-100% of entire shift.
• Able to move patients weighing 40lbs repeatedly. Over 40lbs with assistance. 
• Must be able to frequently position self in a manner to attend to patients at varying heights, including floor and grooming table levels (3-4 feet in height).
• Must be able to constantly move about within the department.

WHO WE ARE:

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 2-3 years grooming experience with formal training certification and/or experience under an established certified groomer. High School Diploma/GED required.

OUR BENEFITS:

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.