Pet Grooming Assistant / Bather
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
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
Job Overview
- Position: Dog Bather & Grooming Assistant
- Job Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time
- Location: McGilvray Veterinary Hospital
- 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.
- 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.
- Competitive hourly pay
- Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet products
- Paid time off and health benefits
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Responsibilities
Bathe, dry, brush, and perform basic grooming preparation and finishing for dogs, including ear cleaning, nail care, and sanitary-area shaving. Support groomers by safely handling dogs, maintaining a clean grooming area, and promptly reporting skin concerns, lumps, or parasites to veterinary staff.
Requirements
At least one year of professional animal handling or grooming assistance is preferred, though on-the-job training is available; veterinary clinic or salon experience is a plus. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, handle large or unruly dogs safely, stand for extended periods, and communicate effectively with the grooming and veterinary teams.
Skills
- Dog Bathing
- Animal Handling
- Grooming Assistance
- Ear Cleaning
- Anal Sac Expression
- Brushing And Dematting
- Nail Trimming And Grinding
- Safe Animal Restraint
- Calming Anxious Dogs
- Grooming Equipment Preparation
- Clinical Observation
- Parasite Detection
- Sanitation And Hygiene
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Employee Discounts On Veterinary Care And Pet Products
- Paid Time Off
- Health Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Dog Bather
- Grooming Assistant
- Veterinary Hospital
- Dog Bathing
- Shampoos And Conditioners
- Ear Cleaning
- Anal Sac Expression
- Mat Removal
- Brushing And Combing
- Nail Trimming
- Nail Grinding
- Sanitary-Area Shaving
- Safe Animal Restraint
- Anxious Dogs
- Grooming Equipment
- Skin Issues
- Lumps
- Fleas And Ticks
- Patient Care
- Sanitation
- Hospital Hygiene Protocols
- Animal Handling
- Veterinary Services
- Grooming Station Maintenance