Groomer

Overview:
 Gill Bright Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Groomer to join our team  Location:  406 W. McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA  70605 

Shift Details:  This is a full-time position (30+ hours/week)

 

Compensation:  Commission + Tips

 

What We Are Looking For:  The Groomer holds a pivotal role within our team, tasked with efficiently managing the grooming of all dogs who arrive at our facility promptly at 9 am, without prior appointments.  Our groomers have scheduled time slots to ensure that they take care of all of our furry friends.  

 

Job Summary: The Groomer is a key member of Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital support team.  Groomers form a crucial part of MVP, building lasting relationships with customers and providing quality care to pets. Groomers perform various grooming duties necessary to improve each pet’s hygiene and enhance their physical appearance. They bathe, brush, and dry pets, clean their teeth and ears, as well as trim their nails and hair/fur. 

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:

 

Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. 

Admit pets to be groomed noting owner’s specific instructions, contact information and pick up time. 

Bathing, brushing, heavy lifting, shaving and scissor trimming of pets to be groomed. 

Ear cleaning, plucking, nail trimming, and expression of anal glands. 

Provide medicated (when instructed) and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips (when instructed) and ear cleansing, as required for each pet. Perform all general maintenance of grooming room and yard; clean and disinfect cages, tubs, grooming tables, and yard at least once daily; vacuum floor; mop floor; empty trash; clean clipper blades, scissors, and brushes after use; perform monthly dryer and clipper maintenance. 

Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

 

Advanced knowledge in pet grooming & canine health. 

Excellent customer service skills. 

Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. 

A minimum of 2 years of previous grooming experience is required. 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration 

 

Reasonable Accommodations:

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to (url removed) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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