Professional Pet Groomer-Commission Based Compensation
- Pay
- $11 per hour
- Location
- Alexandria, MN
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Join Our Grooming Team at Alexandria Veterinary Clinic!
Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome an experienced Pet Groomer to our growing veterinary support team. We are a full-service practice providing comprehensive medical care alongside professional grooming services, and we take pride in serving pets and their families in our community.
Our hospital features a dedicated, state-of-the-art grooming facility where groomers have the autonomy to manage their services, build relationships with clients, and work alongside a supportive veterinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated groomer who enjoys working independently while being part of a collaborative hospital environment.
Qualifications
- Professional pet grooming experience working with a variety of dog breeds and coat types
- Knowledge of breed-specific grooming standards
- Ability to safely handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments, including large breed dogs
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Grooming certification is a plus
- Portfolio and references required
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full grooming services including bathing, drying, haircuts/styling, brush-outs, nail trims, de-matting, ear cleaning, and gland expression
- Evaluate each pet's coat and skin condition and communicate grooming recommendations to pet owners
- Engage with clients to understand grooming preferences and expectations
- Safely handle pets of various sizes and temperaments during grooming procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized grooming area throughout the day and at the end of each shift
Schedule and compensation
- Compensation for this role is based on 50% commission on grooming services, or $11.41 per hour worked, whichever is greater.
- Schedule is flexible, full or part-time availability needed Monday-Friday.
Full-time Benefits Package*
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Pay Range $11.41 - $11.41 USD
Candidate Privacy Notice
About our hospital
Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, full-service hospital known for progressive medicine, compassionate care, and strong community relationships. Our experienced and tenured team has built a supportive culture with exceptionally low turnover, where collaboration and respect are at the center of everything we do. With 5 DVMs and an experienced staff we strive to provide exceptional care.
If you're looking for a clinic where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your team genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to meet you!
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
From Western Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Professional Pet Groomer-Commission Based Compensation role at Western Veterinary Partners?
The Professional Pet Groomer-Commission Based Compensation posting at Western Veterinary Partners states compensation of $11 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Western Veterinary Partners's official career site.
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