Pet Bather/Pet Groomer Trainee - Pet Spa Team Full-Time

Pet Bather/Pet Groomer Trainee - Pet Spa TeamStart Your Career in Professional Pet GroomingLove animals and interested in building a career in the pet industry? We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about pet care and eager to learn the skills needed to become a professional pet groomer.We're passionate about helping pets look and feel their best. Through our partnership with Paragon Pet Grooming School, qualified team members/applicants may have the opportunity to participate in a structured distance-learning grooming education program to become certified pet groomers while gaining real-world experience in a professional pet resort environment.NVA Pet Resorts is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) — the largest private owner of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in North America, with 1,300+ locations. We're proud to be in an $8B+ industry that continues to grow as pet parents seek premium, trusted care for their furry family members.At NVA Pet Resorts, our mission is simple:Create safe, fun, and loving environments for pets while providing exceptional experiences for our clients and team members.What You'll DoAs a groomer trainee, you'll work as a bather alongside our pet care and grooming teams while building the knowledge and skills needed for a successful grooming career.Responsibilities may include:Assisting with bathing and drying servicesSupporting groomers with salon preparation and pet handlingLearning pet safety and gentle handling techniquesParticipating in assigned educational coursework and skill development activitiesConduct client consultations to understand grooming goals and expectationsRecommend services and products that support pet health and coat maintenanceMonitor pets for health concerns and communicate observations to site leaders and pet parentsMaintain grooming equipment and a clean, safe workspaceProvide exceptional customer service before, during, and after each appointmentFollow all company policies and procedures including our safety and animal handling standardsPromote and engage in opportunities to grow sales to help achieve revenue targets and other salon metricsAttend required team meetings and trainingsOther grooming/salon duties as assigned by site leaderWhat We're Looking ForPassion for animal care and safe, gentle handling practicesPositive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learnExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to work independently while contributing to a team environmentAttention to detail and commitment to pet safetyReliable, organized, and detail-orientedExperience in pet care, boarding, daycare, veterinary medicine, retail, hospitality, or customer service is helpful but not requiredPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workdayAbility to safely handle pets of varying sizes and temperamentsAbility to lift up to 60 poundsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain attention to detailAbility to work in an environment that includes pet hair, water, cleaning products, and normal pet-related messesGrow Your Grooming Career with UsWe believe in investing in future grooming professionals.Through our partnership with Paragon Pet Grooming School, eligible team members may have access to a structured distance-learning program designed to teach grooming fundamentals, safety, breed knowledge, and professional grooming techniques.Benefits & PerksNo professional grooming experience requiredCareer path into a high-demand professionEstablished client base and consistent grooming demandSupportive resort team and leadershipPartnership with Paragon Pet Grooming School for advanced skill development and career growthEmployee Pet Care DiscountsInsuranceHealth, Dental & VisionEqual Opportunity EmployerNVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.