Groomer [h1.location_city]

East Dallas Veterinary Clinic -

Job Title : Groomer

Reports To : Practice Manager

Summary : Provides compassionate care to grooming patients of East Dallas Veterinary Clinic.  This position is a 50% commission from grooming sales during the sales period.  Groomer must provide their own equipment (Clippers, cleaner, etc), EDVC will provide the infastructure needed to operate on a daily basis. This position is paid twice per month and the groomer can expect to earn an estimated $1500-$2000 twice per month.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administer baths and perform any grooming that may be necessary to the treatment and constant cleanliness of each animal.

Perform required procedures for all bathing and grooming patients, such as nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions.

Clean and sanitize all cages and related areas.

Recognize and record any unusual conditions or abnormal behavior of any grooming patient and bring these concerns to an attending veterinarian.

Provide each patient with water prior to and after bathing and / or grooming appointments.

Walks animals prior to leaving for the day.

Assists doctors, technicians, assistants and other personnel with any bathing needs.

Perform all general maintenance of bathing area; clean cages and tub

Be honest and dependable in performing all job duties.

Be compassionate and friendly to patients, clients, and all other staff members

Safely walks all dogs outside for bathroom breaks.

Follows all procedures, protocols, and standard of care set forth by EDVC.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions :   Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values.

Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Planning / Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Cornerstone Database software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.