Join our Team as a Dog Bather and Grooming Assistant! We are a high-quality veterinary hospital looking for a compassionate team player to support our grooming team and keep our patients looking and feeling their best.
Job Overview
- Position: Dog Bather & Grooming Assistant
- Job Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time
- Location: McGilvray Veterinary Hospital
Key Responsibilities
- Bathing & Prep work: clean ears, express anal sac, brush out mats before bath. Wash and dry dogs using shampoos and conditioners suited to each pet's skin and coat. Final finishing with a brush and comb after drying, Shave pads, trim & grind nails, shave sanitary areas.
- Groomer Support: Safely restrain and calm anxious dogs during haircuts, prep equipment, and keep the grooming station clean and organized.
- Clinical Monitoring: check pets for skin issues, lumps, or parasites (flea/ticks) and immediately report findings to the veterinary staff or doctor.
- Patient Care: Maintain a clean, sanitized environment following strict hospital hygiene protocols to ensure pet safety.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 1+ years of professional animal handling or grooming assistance preferred ( vet clinic or salon experience a plus), willing to be trained on the job
- Physical Ability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs, handle a large or unruly dogs, and stand for long hours
- Safety & Handling: Lift, hold, and calm dogs gently and safely on the grooming table or in the tub
- Teamwork: Communicates well with groomers, receptionists, and veterinary staff.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay
- Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet products
- Paid time off and health benefits
