Pet Resort Groomer (PT)

About This Location:

Four Paws Inn is an all-inclusive boarding and grooming facility. Playtime and individual attention are included for all pets, and we are happy to accommodate pets with special needs. Our mission is to maintain good business practices, sound professionalism in our manner with clients, and the highest standards in animal care. Our team is an honest, encouraging, and helpful group of people. We are looking for a hardworking individual that shares our passion for providing hospitality to our clients. If you think this is you, then please apply today!

Overview:

Our pet groomers deliver high-quality grooming services to clients. The position is focused on grooming and bathing for dogs and cats. This position entails a large amount of individual work as well as teamwork with other resort staff.

A qualified applicant will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the grooming industry and will possess the following skills:

Utilizing grooming instruments, including shears and dryers

Performing grooming services per client instructions for all breeds of dogs and cats

Comforting and calming nervous pets to promote a positive experience

Positive attitude towards all pets and their owners

Direct customer service experience to establish a trusting bond with our clients and handling potentially difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

High standard of cleanliness and self-directedness to keep your workstation neat and tidy

Skilled in other areas including nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressing

Ability to receive feedback from clients

The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50+ pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

At least 2-3 years of experience as a professional groomer

References required

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs

Benefits:

Commission + 100% of tips

Retirement Plan (401k)

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 8,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

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