Pet Groomer

We are looking for an experienced full-time groomer to join our passionate team at Overland Animal Hospital and Pet Resort. Our pet groomers are a crucial part of our organization, building lasting relationships with customers and providing quality care to pets. This is a great opportunity for someone who is an animal lover who already knows the ins and outs of grooming and can hit the ground running! Our ideal candidate will be able to groom all breeds especially larger breeds, customer service oriented and patient with both pets and people.

About Us and benefits

Overland Animal Hospital and Resort is a beautiful, fully equipped facility that includes a General Practice Medical facility of 4 doctors Monday through Saturday, a large pet resort that includes boarding and daycare as well as our grooming facility in 18,000 square feet. through our partnership with National Veterinary Association, we offer a comprehensive benefits program for full time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k with employer match and paid time off for all eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Allowances

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer-all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Objectives of this Role

-Deliver outstanding customer service to pet owners by executing style requests, communicating clearly and honestly and bringing a positive attitude to work each day.

-Provide exemplary cosmetic care for pets, being gentle and patient with anxious and difficult animals.

-Protect the best interests of our customers and their pets, notifying customers of any concerns, including skin abnormalities, ear infections, ticks, fleas or any changes to their original requests.

-Help our organization continue to grow by forming fruitful relationships with customers that result in repeat visits.

Responsibilities 

-Clean and freshen pet hair by washing, shampooing and conditioning it.

-Shave, trim and style pet hair according to the owners preferences.

-Maintain overall pet hygiene by clipping nails, brushing teeth and cleaning ears.

-Monitor and ensure pet safety and wellbeing during appointments.

-maintain grooming equipment, ensuring cleanliness and in good working order.

-maintain a clean and organized workstation by sanitizing and sweeping after every client and at the end of the work day.

-Communicate clearly with the customers timely of any issues, concerns or changes.

-Advise owners on at home care tips and best practices for their pets grooming care.

Required Skills and Qualifications

-6 months of grooming experience and customer service

-A demonstrated passion for animals.

-Ability to work comfortably with animals including anxious ones.

-Profound knowledge of different dog breeds and their grooming requirements.

-Skillful in handling animals calmly, compassionately and safely.

-Ability to stand for at least 2 hours and lift animals over 50 pounds.

-Willingness to learn new techniques and skills.

-Ability to identify potential health or skin conditions.

-Excellent communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail

-Physical stamina to handle and groom large or unruly animals over 50 lbs.

Compensation

-This position is commission based. You will be paid 50% of the grooming services you provide plus tips. For your benefitted time off you will receive an hourly rate of $20 an hour for accrued vacation, sick and holiday pay.

If you are passionate about providing an exceptional grooming experience and care to animals and their owners, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team at Overland Animal Hospital and Resort!

Accepting applications through 3/31/26

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.