What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groomer (Full-time or Part-time) position at VCA?
We are seeking an experienced certified full-time Groomer to join our team and help us expand our grooming services. Shaker Animal Hospital is a busy multi-doctor practice with a variety of services offered including grooming, pet boarding and day care.
The successful candidate for this position will share our love of our patients and our loyal clientele while we provide the highest quality care to their pets. We are looking for someone who is invested in the long-term success of their career at our hospital as a member of our staff.
The Groomer provides general grooming services to our patients of all breeds using appropriate grooming techniques such as, bathing, clipping, nail trimming, ear cleaning, external gland expression, brushing and drying.
The groomer provides general housekeeping services and care for our grooming patients while they are with us and may be asked to assist with the care of boarding dogs and cats. General Care includes feeding and walking, cleaning their enclosures and bedding as well as giving belly rubs and kisses.
Grooming school classes and / or grooming certificate preferred.
Compensation is hourly base pay plus commission.
Shifts days and times are variable and can be on a set rotation or weekly schedule.
Dependable attendance is required.
Pay Range : Compensation negotiable based on experience and credentials $ 17 - $18 per hour to start
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Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at
Salary : $17 - $18
