Pet Grooming Assistant / Bather

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Employee discounts on veterinary care

Job summary

McGilvray Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Dog Bather and Grooming Assistant to support our grooming team and keep our patients looking and feeling their best. You will perform bathing, prep work, nail trimming, and assist groomers, while ensuring safety and comfort for anxious dogs.

This role offers flexible Full-Time or Part-Time hours, on-site work, and opportunities to learn on the job in a friendly hospital setting. Experience preferred but training is provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional animal handling or grooming experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long hours.
• Willingness to be trained on the job.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Bathing & prep work for dogs, cleaning ears, nails, and brushing before drying; finish with a brush and comb.
• Groomer support: restrain and calm anxious dogs during haircuts, prep equipment, keep station clean.
• Clinical monitoring: check for skin issues or parasites and report findings to staff.
• Patient care: maintain a clean, sanitized environment following hospital hygiene protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical Ability

Safety & Handling

Animal Experience

Job description

Hospital Name: McGilvray Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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