Pet Groomer

Job Description We are looking for a part‑time groomer with the possibility of becoming a full‑time professional groomer at Carriage Animal Hospital in Lombard Illinois. This is a commission‑based job and weekends are a must. Carriage offers veterinary care, daycare, and boarding on top of grooming. Carriage Animal Hospital is a growing, fast‑paced small animal hospital that has a large client base. The grooming station includes a walk‑up tub, a walk‑in shower area, wall‑mounted high‑velocity hand dryer, cage dryers, and a professional grooming table. Shampoos and conditioner are provided. Groomers must bring their own accessories including clippers, blades, shears, bows, and bandannas. Additional Compensation Tips Commission Hospital discounts for your pets Hours and Days Hours per week: 16‑20 Thursday Saturday Sundays possible Qualifications Dog Grooming: 1 year (Required) Responsibilities & Duties Provides grooming services for pets in adherence with established policies and procedures to ensure safety and security of pets and clients. Maintains knowledge of grooming best practices, pricing, and marketing strategies. Builds strong client relationships and attends training meetings as required. Minimum 1 year of job‑specific experience required with the ability to independently build client relations, coordinate, and deliver grooming services. Compensation Details The base commission range for this position is 50‑60%. Pay is primarily determined by role, level, and location, and individual pay is affected by work location and other factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Benefits NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr