Careers

About the Role

Bring your passion and experience to Muddy Creek Animal Care Center! We are seeking an experienced groomer to join our dedicated team to support our loyal clients and adorable patients.

Our team is passionate about their work, and we are incredibly close; we have created a family-like atmosphere and an enjoyable work environment. Our hospital has served our community for over 30 years, with some of our staff employed here for over ten years. We have earned the reputation as "the place to bring your pet for vet services, boarding, doggie daycare, dog training, and grooming services" and have been voted "Best Veterinary Hospital and doggie daycare in the Newburyport Magazine." We take great pride in working with local rescue groups such as Cat Tales, Furrr Rescue, German Short Hair Pointer Rescue, and Ipswich Humane Group.

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule, and a Sunday shift is required.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in grooming techniques and cuts for all breeds of cats and dogs and has excellent client service skills. Current industry experience and an established client base are a plus!

Muddy Creek Animal Care Center provides an exceptional team environment to work in. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits, including:

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
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Free/discounted lab work for all 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

Apply today!  We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Muddy Creek Animal Care Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.