Careers

Lewis Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Pet Groomer!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Pet Groomer
• Status: Full-time with flexible scheduling
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; no weekends or holidays
• Experience: Previous pet grooming experience required; veterinary assistant experience is a plus

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a veterinary job that doesn’t come with a schedule that reads like a BINGO card? At Lewis Veterinary Clinic, we believe you can provide excellent care, do work you’re proud of, and still have a life outside the hospital. We’re a two-doctor small animal practice in Linden, Pennsylvania, looking for an Experienced Pet Groomer who loves animals and thrives in a supportive, team-first environment.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all schedule. You’ll have the opportunity to build a schedule that works for you within our available operational hours on Mondays and Fridays and during the afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Add no weekends, no holidays, and a scheduled lunch hour, and you’ve got a workweek designed with real life in mind.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Build a schedule that works for you within our available operational hours
• Enjoy no weekends and no holidays
• Get a scheduled lunch hour because breaks should actually happen
• Join a supportive and collaborative two-doctor small animal practice
• Work in a “better together” culture where teamwork matters
• Celebrate birthdays, milestones, team wins, and the moments worth recognizing
• Be part of a hospital proud of its client service and client relationships
• Work with teammates who care about creating a positive staff culture
• Use your animal care and client communication skills every day
• Work in an environment where your contributions and individual strengths are valued

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional grooming services based on each pet’s individual needs
• Bathe, brush, trim, and groom pets according to client requests
• Perform nail trims and routine grooming services
• Safely handle and restrain pets throughout the grooming process
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, discomfort, or health concerns
• Communicate concerns to the veterinary team when appropriate
• Talk with clients about grooming preferences and expectations
• Provide clear, friendly, and professional client communication
• Maintain accurate grooming notes and client preferences
• Keep grooming tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized
• Follow established safety and sanitation protocols
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to support pets with overlapping medical or grooming needs
• Help create a positive experience for pets and their owners

What You’ll Bring

• Previous professional pet grooming experience
• Veterinary assistant experience is a plus
• A genuine love for animals and their well-being
• Strong animal handling skills
• The ability to work safely and calmly with pets of different personalities
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills
• A team-first mindset and willingness to collaborate
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to stay organized and manage a grooming schedule
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A commitment to providing your best work for every pet and client
• An appreciation for a supportive, “better together” workplace culture

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee/spouse/child life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for birth or adoption of a child (full-time; after one year; state paid leave supersedes)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Ready to trade the BINGO-card schedule for a grooming role that leaves room for life outside work? Apply today and join Lewis Veterinary Clinic, where teamwork, flexibility, great client service, and a “better together” culture are part of how we work every day. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Lewis Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We’re committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.