Description

Falls Road Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part-time Experienced Pet Groomer to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Potomac, MD.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end grooming care for our valued patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of bathing, trimming and styling pets to breed standards and comfort, to support services including maintaining a clean, safe grooming environment and communicating clearly with pet owners and clinical staff.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Professional Grooming Experience Required

• Fear Free handling experience preferred

• Has 2 years of animal care experience

• Has general knowledge of breed-specific cuts/styles

• Must have weekend availability

• Self-motivated

• Excellent communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Our groomers earn a base hourly rate starting at $18/hour, based on experience, skill level and location. In addition to hourly pay, groomers are eligible for commission, which is calculated as a percentage of the grooming services they provide. Commission rates are negotiable and performance-based, meaning that base compensation may increase with factors such as volume, quality of work and client retention. This structure is designed to reward both consistency and excellence in service. We provide full details on our commission structure during the interview process.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.