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 setting 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

📌 Pet Grooming Assistant / Bather (Toronto)
🏢 NVA
📍 Toronto