Pet Groomer

Description

Pet Groomer

Oxford Animal Hospital

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Who we are

 At Oxford Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, we offer primary care, boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs and cats in the Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood areas. At Oxford Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the best veterinary care. Our team of skilled veterinarians and team members are dedicated to their work and treat all animals with loving care and compassion. 

Oxford Animal Hospital is searching for a full-time groomer to join our team!

Our ideal candidate: 

• Perform full-service grooming, including bathing, brushing, drying, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and sanitary trims.  Previous grooming experience is required.
• Safely and humanely handle pets of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments and coat types
• Report any abnormal presentation of pets in the care of the hospital or grooming salon to the attending veterinarian and technical staff
• Assess coat and skin condition and communicate any concerns (matting, skin issues, parasites) to pet owners and medical team.
• Maintains an organized, safe and hygienic grooming workspace.
• Brings a positive attitude and collaboration to the work environment

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      

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:   

• 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 program 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete  

Our groomers earn a base hourly rate based on experience, skill level, and location. In addition to hourly pay, groomers are eligible for commission, which is calculated as a percentage of the grooming services they provide. 

Commission rates are negotiable and performance-based, meaning that base compensation may increase with factors such as service volume, quality of work, and client retention. This structure is designed to reward both consistency and excellence in service. We provide full details of our commission structure during the interview process. 

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.