Overview
ompany Description
West Villa Animal Hospital of Kearney is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 2.5 doctor small animal hospital located in Kearney, Nebraska. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness and Emergency examinations and care, Surgery, Urgent Care, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography. We are proud to be a certified fear free location.
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Job Description
West Villa Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Groomer. This is a commission-based employee role (not independent contractor). We provide liability and worker’s compensation insurance, and all payroll taxes are reported and withheld on your behalf.
Schedule
Day starts at 8 AM; pets scheduled to arrive by 9 AM
Workday ends when all grooms are complete and owners have been notified
Responsibilities
Perform bathing, brushing, blow drying, and styling for all dog breeds and cats
Provide nail trims, ear cleaning/plucking, and anal gland expression
Communicate with clients at pick-up/drop-off and when grooms are complete
Notify medical staff of potential health issues or grooming-related incidents
Contact clients in case of absence
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 1 year of professional grooming experience preferred
Skilled in bathing, brushing, blow drying, and styling for pets
Experienced in providing nail trims, ear cleaning/plucking, and anal gland expression
Ability to safely lift pets weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized grooming environment
Professional, dependable, and reliable work ethic
Strong communication and customer service skills for interacting with clients and team members
Calm, gentle, and patient demeanor with pets
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively with veterinary staff
Additional information
We offer our staff:
50% commission per groom + 100% of tips
Grooming supplies, drying equipment, laundry facilities, and blade/shear sharpening provided
Employee discounts: cost on inventory items and 20% on services
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Perform bathing, brushing, blow drying, and styling for all dog breeds and cats
Provide nail trims, ear cleaning/plucking, and anal gland expression
Communicate with clients at pick-up/drop-off and when grooms are complete
Notify medical staff of potential health issues or grooming-related incidents
Contact clients in case of absence
