Help make every salon visit a little brighter for dogs and their owners. Bork Grooming is hiring two Grooming Assistants to support our groomers at our Newton salon in Surrey. If you enjoy caring for animals, keeping things organized and giving friendly service, we'd love to hear from you.
The role
Part-time employee position: 30 hours per week. Work in person at Bork Pet Spa, 6758 126 Street, Surrey, BC. Pay is CA$20 per hour. We have two openings.
What you will do
- Support groomers with preparation and the day-to-day flow of salon appointments.
- Assist with bathing, drying and basic coat preparation under training and supervision, following the groomer's instructions and working within your demonstrated skills.
- Handle dogs calmly and carefully, watch for signs of discomfort and ask for support when needed.
- Clean and prepare grooming stations, tools and equipment, and keep towels, supplies and shared areas organized.
- Welcome clients, help with check-in and check-out,
and communicate client preferences or concerns to the grooming team.
- Follow secure handling and hygiene practices and work cooperatively with the team.
What we are looking for
- A patient, caring approach to dogs and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- Friendly customer-service and communication skills.
- Reliability, attention to detail and pride in a clean, organized workspace.
- Animal-care, bathing or customer-service experience is welcome, but prior grooming experience is not required.
This is a supporting role; bathing and coat-preparation tasks are performed with guidance and supervision. Interested in joining Bork? Apply with your resume and a brief note about any animal-care or customer-service experience and your availability.