Job Description
About Us:
Boughton Square Animal Clinic is a multi-service veterinary practice offering medical care, boarding, and grooming. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a clean, professional, and team-oriented environment. We are also in the process of upgrading and expanding our kennel areas, creating an even better workspace for our team and a better experience for our patients and clients.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a full-time, experienced Dog Groomer to provide professional grooming services while ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of every pet. The ideal candidate is confident grooming a wide variety of breeds and coat types, communicates well with clients and staff, and thrives in a fast-paced clinic environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow with a department that is actively being improved and invested in.
Responsibilities:- Perform full grooming services including bathing, brushing, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, and breed-appropriate styling
- Safely handle pets with varying temperaments and special needs
- Communicate with clients regarding grooming preferences, coat condition, and pet behavior
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming area and equipment
- Identify and communicate any health or skin concerns to the veterinary team
- Work collaboratively with veterinary and kennel teams to support overall patient care
Qualifications:- Professional dog grooming experience required (minimum 2 years preferred)
- Ability to groom a wide variety of breeds and coat types
- Strong animal handling and safety skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Experience in a veterinary or medical setting is a plus, but not required
- Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time position with consistent scheduling
- Competitive compensation based on experience and productivity
- Details discussed during the interview process
Why Join Us:- Established and growing grooming clientele
- Upcoming facility upgrades designed to improve workflow, safety, and comfort for both pets and staff
- Support from an on-site veterinary team for pets with medical needs
- Clean, well-equipped grooming facilities
- Collaborative, respectful, and supportive work environment
