Overview
Wedington Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to the Fayetteville, AR area since 1993! Our experienced team of veterinary professionals are experts in the field. We treat dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and small mammals. We are a full-service pet hospital, providing services such as pet wellness, dental care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and cold laser therapy.
At Wedington Animal Hospital, we value your expertise, your passion, and most importantly, your love of animals! When you join our team, you become a member of our close-knit group of doctors, technicians, and receptionists who all go above and beyond for our clients. We are a fun and vibrant team committed to providing quality care!
Requirements
Company Description Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 11 doctor general practice located in Fayetteville, AR. 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, Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more. To learn more about us click here. Must be available to work weekends. This is a part-time role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position. Job Description Seeking a responsible, dependable, pet groomer with at least one year of grooming experience and a graduate of a licensed grooming program to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven to provide excellent customer service to our clients. We prefer quality over quantity so there is never any pressure to meet a particular daily quota. We have the demand, you set your schedule, make as much or as little as you choose. This is a contract employee position, which means that you are an employee rather than an independent contractor. Qualifications Perform grooming services including brushing, bathing, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, & trimming nails, etc. Groom and style pets based on pet owner instructions and requests. Follow customary procedures and breed standards. Ensure wellness and safety of those in our care at all times. Clean grooming area at the end of each day Excellent communication skills with the ability to ask probing questions to ensure clarity around pet needs and preferences. Skilled stylist Ability to move / lift animals of varying weights Ability to stand and bend for an extended period of time Ability to work full or part time Must provide your own grooming tools (clippers, blades, scissors, combs, brushes) Additional Information We offer our staff: Compensation is production-based at 50%, with the potential for a higher percentage based on experience. Candidates must provide and maintain their own grooming tools. We supply bathing facilities, shampoos, dryers, bandanas, and kennels. Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.