At Gentle Care Animal Hospital, we value laughter, collaboration, and going the extra mile to make sure both pets and their families feel at home. Whether it’s a pet’s first visit, a check-up, or offering compassionate end-of-life care, our team treats each pet like family. From furry friends to feathered companions and scaly reptiles, we have a loyal patient base for those who love working with exotics. With big things on the horizon—new signage and exciting improvements to the practice—we’re focused on continuing to create a positive, lasting impact for our clients and their pets. 

We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from preventive care and wellness exams to internal medicine, surgery, and dental care. We have the latest in equipment and technology to provide exceptional treatment to our patients. In addition to 3 exam rooms and a comfort room, we are equipped with:

• Dental & Full Body Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Orthopedic Equipment
• Cold Laser

If you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment and are passionate about making a difference at every stage of a pet’s life, we’d love for you to join us and be part of something truly special.

Learn More About Our Hospital!

Are you a talented professional groomer who takes pride in providing exceptional care to pets? Join our supportive team in a modern, high-end veterinary environment where quality, compassion, and a great client experience are at the heart of what we do.

We’re looking for an experienced professional groomer who can provide high-quality grooming services while creating a calm, positive experience for every pet. You’ll work alongside a veterinary team that understands how important gentle handling, clear communication, and personalized care are to pets and their families.

What You’ll Do

As a professional groomer, you’ll be responsible for providing safe, timely, and quality grooming services while helping pets feel comfortable throughout their visit. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Provide professional grooming services based on each pet’s needs and the owner’s preferences
• Shampoo, wash, dry, brush, trim, clip, or shave dogs as appropriate
• Perform basic dental care, including brushing dogs’ teeth
• Safely handle and calm anxious, nervous, or stressed pets
• Communicate with clients to understand grooming requests and provide a welcoming experience
• Maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable grooming environment
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and veterinary facility standards
• Work closely with the veterinary team to support the overall health, safety, and comfort of each pet
• Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude while delivering compassionate and professional care
• Help create a welcoming environment for pets, pet parents, and the entire veterinary team

We’re seeking a professional groomer with current hands-on grooming experience who is confident working with a variety of dogs and committed to providing excellent care. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous professional groomer experience required
• Strong grooming skills and the ability to consistently deliver quality results
• A calm, patient presence when working with pets
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a veterinary team
• A professional, dependable, and positive approach to your work
• The ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift dogs weighing up to 50 pounds
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and professional veterinary environment

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your grooming expertise into a modern veterinary setting where pets receive thoughtful, individualized care. If you’re a professional groomer who enjoys building relationships with pets and their owners, takes pride in your work, and wants to be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to hear from you!

We offer our staff: 

Commission-Based Position

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.