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Groom jobs in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the role meets the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a degree in equine science, animal science, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian equine professionals.
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Windermere Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Groomer!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Pet Groomer
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule — no nights, weekends, or holidays
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional grooming experience
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: No nights, weekends, or holidays, six paid holidays, coffee bar, team celebrations, and an Employee Assistance Program
Love grooming pets but tired of sacrificing your evenings, weekends, and holidays?
Windermere Animal Hospital in Fishers, Indiana, is looking for an experienced Pet Groomer to join our busy, growing team! Located in the Geist area, our hospital is proud to have a loyal and dedicated client base that truly values quality grooming care. We’re searching for a groomer who takes pride in their work, enjoys building relationships with clients and pets, and wants to work in a supportive environment that values both professional growth and work-life balance.
If you’re ready to bring your grooming skills to a hospital that appreciates what you do and respects your time outside of work, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, team-oriented environment where everyone is valued
- Mentorship and encouragement for continued professional growth
- Healthy work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Coffee bar, occasional team meals, and ice cream parties
- Dedicated clients who appreciate high-quality grooming services
- A workplace that supports your goals and celebrates your successes
What You’ll Do
- Provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats
- Perform bathing, brushing, clipping, nail trims, ear cleaning, and breed-specific cuts
- Build positive relationships with clients and their pets
- Monitor pets for any health concerns and communicate observations to the veterinary team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming environment
- Deliver exceptional customer service and client communication
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of 5 years of professional pet grooming experience
- Strong breed-specific grooming knowledge and techniques
- Your own grooming tools and equipment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to safely handle pets of varying temperaments and sizes
- A positive attitude and team-first mindset
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, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- 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 (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re an experienced groomer looking for a supportive team, loyal clientele, and a schedule that lets you enjoy life outside of work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and see what makes Windermere Animal Hospital such a special place to grow your career!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Windermere Animal Hospital 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.
Who we are:
Windermere Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Groomer!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Pet Groomer
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule — no nights, weekends, or holidays
Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional grooming experience
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: No nights, weekends, or holidays, six paid holidays, coffee bar, team celebrations, and an Employee Assistance Program
Love grooming pets but tired of sacrificing your evenings, weekends, and holidays?
Windermere Animal Hospital in Fishers, Indiana, is looking for an experienced Pet Groomer to join our busy, growing team! Located in the Geist area, our hospital is proud to have a loyal and dedicated client base that truly values quality grooming care. We’re searching for a groomer who takes pride in their work, enjoys building relationships with clients and pets, and wants to work in a supportive environment that values both professional growth and work-life balance.
If you’re ready to bring your grooming skills to a hospital that appreciates what you do and respects your time outside of work, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, team-oriented environment where everyone is valued
- Mentorship and encouragement for continued professional growth
- Healthy work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Coffee bar, occasional team meals, and ice cream parties
- Dedicated clients who appreciate high-quality grooming services
- A workplace that supports your goals and celebrates your successes
What You’ll Do
- Provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats
- Perform bathing, brushing, clipping, nail trims, ear cleaning, and breed-specific cuts
- Build positive relationships with clients and their pets
- Monitor pets for any health concerns and communicate observations to the veterinary team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming environment
- Deliver exceptional customer service and client communication
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of 5 years of professional pet grooming experience
- Strong breed-specific grooming knowledge and techniques
- Your own grooming tools and equipment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to safely handle pets of varying temperaments and sizes
- A positive attitude and team-first mindset
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, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- 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 (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re an experienced groomer looking for a supportive team, loyal clientele, and a schedule that lets you enjoy life outside of work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and see what makes Windermere Animal Hospital such a special place to grow your career!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Windermere Animal Hospital 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Groom
Frame your qualifications for specialty occupation
A Certificate III or IV in Horse Care won't automatically satisfy the E-3 visa's bachelor's degree requirement. Document any degree-level training, industry certifications, or a combination of education and experience that establishes professional-level expertise in equine care or stable management.
Target employers with established equine programs
Thoroughbred racing stables, polo clubs, dressage facilities, and large breeding farms are most likely to have HR processes that support visa sponsorship. Operations that compete internationally or hire foreign-trained riders and handlers understand the LCA and consulate process.
Raise E-3 eligibility before the offer stage
Bring up your E-3 status early in conversations with barn managers or owners. Explaining that the E-3 has no lottery and requires only a certified LCA from DOL reduces the hesitation many small equine employers feel about sponsoring a foreign worker.
Use Migrate Mate to handle your LCA filing
Once you have a job offer, the LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the employer doesn't need to manage an unfamiliar government filing process independently.
Verify your employer complies with E-Verify requirements
Not all equine employers are enrolled in E-Verify, but USCIS may require it for certain sponsoring employers. Confirm your prospective employer's compliance status before accepting an offer to avoid delays at the LCA certification or consulate stages.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Gather your official transcripts, course descriptions, and any relevant TAFE or industry credentials before you receive an offer, not after.
E-3 Visa Groom: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Groom jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 visa sponsorship. Equine employers who have sponsored before are more likely to do it again, and filtering by sponsorship history saves time compared to cold-applying to facilities unfamiliar with the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Groom role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is structured and documented. A standard stable hand position likely won't qualify, but a Groom role tied to a professional equine operation, requiring a degree in equine science, animal science, or a related field, can meet the specialty occupation standard. The employer's job description must specify a minimum degree requirement, not just preferred experience.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Groom positions?
The E-3 has a significant practical advantage for this role because it has no lottery. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 annually, meaning a qualified candidate can be excluded through no fault of their own. The E-3 allocates 10,500 visas per year exclusively to Australian citizens and has never come close to exhausting that cap, so approval depends on your qualifications and the employer's LCA, not luck.
Can I change equine employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before starting work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current visa doesn't transfer. If you're already in the U.S., you can time the transition carefully, but you generally need the new employer's paperwork in place before your last day with the current one.