Professional Groomer
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Lakefieldveterinarygroup · Packerland Veterinary Center - Green Bay, WIFull-timeOn-site1d ago
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Requirements
- We're 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
We value our team and offer a competitive benefits package, including:401(k)Health insuranceDental insurancePaid time offEmployee discountsIf you're looking for a welcoming team, a beautiful workspace, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with pets and their owners, we'd love to hear from you!To learn more about Packerland Veterinary Center, visit our website packerlandvet.comPOSITION SUMMARY:The Pet Groomer provide the highest standards of excellence to perform various groomingduties necessary to improve pets' hygiene and enhance their physical appearanceWHAT YOU'LL DO (Essential Functions):Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service,and FunConsult with pet owners to discuss their pet's needs and desired styleWash, comb, brush and blow dry animal's fur, removing mats and tangles as neededCut and shape animal's coat according to determined pattern, using electric clippers,comb, and barber's shearsGroom and style pet according to owner's instructions, standard grooming styles,proportions of the animal, and breed standardsClip nails, clean ears, and brush teethExpress anal glands manually as neededPromote skin and coat health through recommendations for regular grooming andbeneficial add-on services, treatments, and retail productsIdentify health issues in pets such as ear infections, skin conditions, wounds, and/or toothdecay. Notify pet owner of any signs of injury or illnessUpdate and maintain all records to capture services performed, products recommended,and any illness or injuries detectedRoutinely clean and sanitize grooming tools, equipment, and all salon work areasEnsure the safety, security, and well-being of each pet during the grooming processMaintain knowledge and awareness of new trends and experiments with new groomingtechniquesSupport a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensuresthe delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient care to animalsComply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, minimum standards of care,and safe handling proceduresWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):Education :High School Diploma or GED requiredProfessional Licenses/Certifications:Graduate of certified grooming program preferredVision insurance
Additional Information
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 we're 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.
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