Groomer Assistant/Bather - Eastside Veterinary Hospital

We are excited to add a Groomer Assistant to our team! We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior pet grooming/bathing or kennel experience is required.

Essential Responsibilities:
· Admits patients noting the client’s specific instructions to ensure a quality outcome including contact information and pick up time.

· Determines any veterinary services required during the client’s visit. In accordance with hospital operating instructions, determines care required in agreement with the individual needs and circumstances of the patients.

· Observes patient appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Parts patient’s hair to check for ticks, fleas, red, sore or inflamed areas and any lumps. Reports signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to veterinary technicians or veterinarians.

· Appropriately handles patients and as needed, properly restrains hard-to-control patients.

· Performs bathing services, including shampooing and drying.

· Performs grooming services, including brushing, clipping, hand scissoring, trimming and shaping the patient’s coat. Appropriately shapes hair using knowledge of patient characteristic, grooming techniques, styles, and client’s instructions.

· Stays current and up to date on new techniques and trends that client are looking for as related to provided services.

· Provides medication (when instructed) and general cleansing, parasite control baths, pedicures, medicated dips (when instructed) and ear cleansing, as required for each patient.

· Applies technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Explains and educates clients on products and answers questions regarding product purchase/use.

· Performs work according to established methods specified in practice procedure manual or following special instructions.

· Performs all general maintenance of grooming room and yard; cleans and disinfects cages, tubs, grooming tables, and yard at least once daily. Vacuums and mops floor; empties trash; cleans clipper blades, scissors and brushes after use; performs monthly dryer and clipper maintenance.

· Delivers final groomed patient to client and ensures satisfaction. Appropriately addresses concerns.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

· Experience grooming / caring for animals required

· Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients over 25 pounds with assistance

· Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tools provided
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pet grooming: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Collinsville, OK 74021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Collinsville, OK 74021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person