Pet Grooming Assistant / Bather

McGilvray Veterinary Hospital.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Employee discounts on veterinary care

Paid time off and health benefits

Job summary

McGilvray Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Dog Bather & Grooming Assistant to support our grooming team and keep patients looking and feeling their best. The role involves bathing, prepping, restraining anxious dogs during grooming, and assisting with general animal care in a busy veterinary setting.

We welcome candidates with 1+ years of animal handling or grooming experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to be trained on the job.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional animal handling or grooming assistance preferred (vet clinic or salon experience a bonus).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long hours and manage anxious dogs.
• Willing to be trained on the job and work with grooming team.
• Communicates well with groomers, receptionists, and veterinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Bathing & Prep work: clean ears, express anal sacs, brush out mats, wash and dry dogs with suited shampoos/conditioners.
• Groomer support: safely restrain and calm dogs during haircuts, prep equipment, keep station clean.
• Clinical monitoring: check pets for skin issues, lumps or parasites, report findings to staff.
• Patient care: maintain a clean, sanitized environment following hospital hygiene protocols.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Grooming assistance

Team communication

Physical stamina

Safety handling

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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