What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Groomer position at Ark Animal Hospital?
The Ark Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor general practice located in Hiram, Ga. Our mission is to provide the best in veterinary care and services needed to keep your loyal companion happy and healthy. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dental Procedures, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.
Hiram, GA is part of Paulding County, GA, one of the fastest growing counties in the county. Just a short drive NW of Atlanta, this rural town blends the best of the past, present, and future. The mix includes quaint, historic downtown shops to a wide array of nationally recognized retailers. The city sits on a beautiful natural landscape where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy never-ending adventures, while the city also offers exceptional parks and recreational facilities for families to enjoy. The recently renovated Ben Hill Strickland Memorial Park can accommodate up to 500 guests and hosts many concerts, festivals, fireworks displays and other events!
Quality of life is second to none in Hiram. Bring your family and join us for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime! Hiram really does have it all.
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Job Description
Join a supportive team in a high-end, modern environment. Pet Groomers will perform top quality grooms in a timely manner. Groomers should have current grooming experience and be able to consistently provide pups and parents with a high level of gentle and professional care. Job duties may include but not limited to:
- Clean the dog's teeth
- Maintain an upbeat attitude
- Calm an anxious dog
- Ensure company policies are being followed
- Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need
- Shampoo and wash a dog's hair or fur
- Create a welcoming environment for dogs and their owners
- Cut or shave a dog's hair or fur
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Proficient at Grooming
- Ability to lift dogs that weigh up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a professional manner
- Calming presence to pets
- Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- Great communication skills
- Ability to work on a team
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.
Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance & personal pet care discounts)
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous pet discounts
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Salary : $28,000 - $35,400
