Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Gary, IN

Overview

Michigan City Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Groomer to join our team! 

We are an AAHA accredited veterinary clinic and have enjoyed providing compassionate care in Laporte County since 1949. Known for compassionate care, our full-service animal hospital provides everything from basic pet vaccinations to advanced pet surgery. Our mission is to enrich lives through happy healthy pets. 

We are looking for a professional who will love and care for our clients, and their fur family.  While we care for pets as a veterinary hospital, this position is exclusively interacting with our staff with the goal of client satisfaction (not interacting directly with the pets).  We pride ourselves in being a drama free environment that will help you grow professionally. This is an extremely rewarding job and very impactful to our community.

Location:  2525 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360

Shift Details: Open to full-time (30-40 hours/week) or part-time candidates (less than 30 hours/week). Shifts are available Mon-Fri 7am-6pm and Sat 7am-1pm. Flexible scheduling options!

Pay Range: 55% commission

Reasons to Join Our Team:

• Feel the amazing family-friendly, collaborative and fun hospital culture
• Experience working with an outstanding support staff
• Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule
• Established Medical/Dental/Vision Plan for full time employees
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Six Paid Holidays (full time employees), and free wellness programs and classes

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 benefits@mvetpartners.com 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.