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About the Role

Part-Time Pet Groomer Wanted! 

Leonard Animal Clinic is seeking a part-time groomer to join our two-doctor veterinary practice. Our mission is to deliver gold-standard veterinary medicine alongside exceptional customer service. 

This is an excellent opportunity to fully utilize your grooming skills and continue developing them in a supportive, fun, and professional environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide grooming services including bathing, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, teeth brushing, and anal gland expression 

• Ensure the safety and well-being of pets throughout grooming sessions 

• Maintain a clean and organized grooming area 

• Communicate effectively with pet owners to understand their grooming preferences 

• Monitor pets’ health and behavior during sessions and report any concerns to the owner or veterinarian 

• Groom 3–6 dogs per day on average 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Prior grooming or pet care experience is preferred 

• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals 

• Familiarity with various breeds and their specific grooming needs 

• Strong communication and customer service skills 

• Physical stamina (must be able to lift at least 50 lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods) 

• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and collaborate with a team 

• Must provide your own grooming tools (clippers, blades, shears, etc.) 

• Cat grooming experience is a plus! 

Perks: 

No marketing required—our reception team handles all check-ins, check-outs, and scheduling 

Work in a supportive clinic with a dedicated team that values your expertise. 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

• Pet discounts on services and products 

• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

Join our team! 

If you’re passionate about animal care and experienced in grooming or pet handling, we’d love to welcome you to our practice. Help us provide top-quality grooming services to our furry clients! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Leonard Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.