Groomer

Grooming Oswego, Illinois


Description

Position at River Heights Veterinary Hospital

Experienced Groomer-River Heights Veterinary Hospital

Oswego, IL

Full-time or Part-time Opportunity



If you share the belief in building relationships with people through their pets and strengthening the human-animal bond, we want you to join our team. We are looking to add an experienced groomer to our dynamic team. We are continuing to experience incredible growth, and this is the perfect time to get invested in our company!

Our ideal candidate for the Experienced Groomer will have at least 2 years of experience and be able to:

  • Perform Bathing, brushing, clipping, and the proper care and inspection of dogs and cats
  • Perform Toenail Trims, perianal gland expression, teeth brushing, restraining
  • Be a team player, and be willing to learn and assist others in daily duties, teach and educate other staff members of departments expectations
  • Maintain cleanliness of grooming areas at all times. Including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and removal of the trash.
  • Great attitude to fit our fun, professional culture!

We believe that grooming plays a critical role in a pet's health and the human-animal bond. Our groomers take pride in not only their outstanding skills and compassion but also their client communication and customer service!

Benefits – our care in action 
For full-time employees we provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: 
  
  • Compensation:  $17/hr for meetings, standard 50% commission, paid holidays
  •  ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
  •  Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​
  •  Pet Perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
  •  Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
  •  Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
  •  401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
  •  Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
  •  Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
       and so much more!