Pet Grooming Assistant / Bather

Mcgilvray-Veterinary-Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

NVA Canada is seeking a Dog Bather & Grooming Assistant to join a compassionate grooming team within a high-quality veterinary hospital in Toronto. You will support grooming activities, handle dogs gently, and help maintain a clean, safe spa-like area for our patients.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of animal handling or grooming experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and enjoy teamwork. Training is provided, and benefits include paid time off and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of animal handling or grooming experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long hours.
• Willing to be trained on the job and work with the grooming team.

Responsibilities

• Bathing and prep work for dogs with appropriate products.
• Support groomers by restraining, prep equipment, and station upkeep.
• Monitor pets for skin issues or parasites and report findings to veterinary staff.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized environment following hospital hygiene protocols.

Skills

Animal handling

Grooming support

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

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

• 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 shampoosand 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.
• ClinicalMonitoring: 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.
• Competitive hourly pay
• Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet products
• Paid time off and health benefits

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