We are a busy and growing animal hospital that also offers outstanding grooming services to our clients. We are looking for a compassionate, calm, professional and fun-loving pet groomer that takes pride in their work to add to our team.

Responsibilities and skills required:
- Groom various sizes, breeds and temperaments of pets according to specific breed standards and customer preferences
- Bathe, brush, and trim pets' fur to maintain their overall appearance and hygiene
- Perform nail trims and ear cleanings as necessary
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with the grooming services
- Knowledge of different grooming techniques, styles, and breed-specific cuts
- Physical stamina to handle heavy lifting of pets onto grooming tables or into tubs
- Attention to detail to ensure precision in grooming tasks

- ability to work independently as well as with a team





-cat grooming is an asset but not necessary

- maintain a clean work environment

We offer a competitive salary based on technical skill, productivity and knowledge along with product and pet service discounts within the animal hospital.

This is a contract position covering a maternity leave with the potential for a permanent position following.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- grooming: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital
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