Grooming Assistant

Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital • Rye, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital, our grooming department is an extension of our commitment to exceptional patient care. We are seeking a compassionate, hardworking, and dependable Full-Time Grooming Assistant to support our groomer by providing safe, gentle, and efficient bathing and preparation services for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and medical needs. Unlike a traditional grooming salon, our grooming patients are also veterinary patients. This role requires someone who is comfortable working alongside our medical team and providing additional care and attention to senior pets, anxious pets, and those with medical conditions requiring specialized handling.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with dogs and cats required.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with groomers, veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and assist in lifting dogs and cats weighing up to 130 pounds (with assistance when appropriate).
• Ability to safely handle energetic, nervous, elderly, or medically compromised animals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment around water, noise, pet hair, cleaning products, and animal odors.

Nice To Haves

• Grooming or bathing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bathe dogs of all breeds, coat types, temperaments, and sizes according to hospital grooming standards.
• Properly shampoo, condition, rinse, towel dry, and blow dry pets while ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Brush and de-shed coats to prepare pets for grooming services.
• Safely restrain and handle pets using low-stress handling techniques.
• Assist the groomer with preparing pets before and after grooming appointments.
• Recognize and communicate any skin abnormalities, parasites, lumps, wounds, or other health concerns to the groomer or veterinary team.
• Support grooming appointments for patients with medical conditions, mobility limitations, or behavioral concerns.
• Clean ears, trim nails, and perform other bathing-related services.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the grooming salon, tubs, kennels, equipment, dryers, and work areas.
• Assist with safely moving patients throughout the hospital as needed.
• Maintain accurate communication with the grooming and medical teams regarding patient care.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed