Groomer

Description


Greenbriar Veterinary Hospital & Luxury Pet Resort is looking for a f ull-time Experienced Pet Groomer to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Frederick, MD.


About You

Y ou'll help pets look and feel their best by providing exceptional grooming care and creating a positive experience for every visit. Your rewarding work will range from hands-on grooming services, including bathing, brushing, styling and breed-specific trims, to supporting pet comfort, safety, and wellness throughout every appointment.


The health and happiness of the pets in your care matter to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of professional pet grooming experience required , including breed-specific cuts, clipping techniques, hand-scissoring, and coat maintenance for a variety of coat types.

• Strong knowledge of pet behavior and safe handling practices required, Fear Free Certification or experience strongly preferred

• Superior/advanced attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Possesses a positive work attitude

• Self-motivated

• Excellent communication and organization skills


You'll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.


Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr- ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.


Our groomers earn a base hourly rate starting at $ 19 - $ 20 / hour , based on experience, skill level, and location. In addition to hourly pay, groomers are eligible for commission, which is calculated as a percentage of the grooming services they provide.

Commission rates are negotiable and performance-based, meaning that base compensation may increase with factors such as service volume, quality of work, and client retention. This structure is designed to reward both consistency and excellence in service. We provide full details on our commission structure during the interview process.


About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.


We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.