Veterinary Groomer

Overview

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.

• Day starts at 8 AM; pets scheduled to arrive by 9 AM
• Workday ends when all grooms are complete and owners have been notified

• 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

• 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

• 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