Oak Lawn - Ruffit Groomer - Associate
CityVet Support Staff
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Description
Your Kind of Care.
At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.
CityVet is looking for Pet Groomers to join our team!
The Groomer is responsible for maintaining the animal’s physical appearance by meeting the expectations and requests communicated by the client. It is the Groomer’s responsibility to establish and cultivate lasting client relationships by providing high-quality grooming services such as bathing, bathing supervision, nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression and haircuts.
A day in the life:
- Manage the grooming schedule to efficiently coordinate the demand of the client’s needs with the availability of the grooming staff, leading to an average completion of 10-12 grooms per day (w/bathing assistance) OR 6 grooms a day (w/o bathing assistance).
- Perform thorough client communication when establishing and maintaining electronic records, including client preferences or instructions for grooming, animal’s habits and sensitivities, and any other personal preferences or requests from the client.
- Properly train, supervise and develop all bathing team members on proper bathing policies and work to develop their skills in a positive manner on an ongoing basis.
Essential qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
- Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals
- A minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Groomer, Groomers Apprentice or has received formal instruction from a reputable grooming program is required
This is an hourly position that transitions to commission on or before one year of employment, based on business needs.
Caring For You
We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.
- Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance. Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
- Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
- Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.
For other CityVet roles, visit our careers page. Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn!
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- life insurance
- employee discount
About this role
CityVet's Oak Lawn clinic is hiring a groomer to deliver hands-on care for dogs and cats while building strong client relationships. You'll manage a busy schedule—handling 6 to 12 grooms daily depending on whether you have bathing support—and handle the full range of grooming services from baths and nail trims to haircuts and anal gland expression. The role also includes training and developing bathing staff, maintaining detailed client records, and communicating directly with pet owners about their animals' needs and preferences.
You'll need at least one year of grooming experience, formal training from a recognized program, or apprenticeship background, plus the ability to safely restrain animals. The position starts as hourly pay and transitions to commission within a year. CityVet offers a solid benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with 4% match; paid time off and floating holidays; free telemedicine; and an employee assistance program. This is a full-time, in-office role in Dallas.
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