Job Summary
The role involves providing care for dogs before grooming sessions, focusing on their well-being and safety. This includes handling animals that may have specific medical, mobility, or behavioral conditions. The individual will support the groomer and veterinary team while maintaining a sanitary environment.
Responsibilities
- Clean, brush, dry, and prepare dogs for grooming.
- Ensure the comfort and safety of pets during the grooming process.
- Assist the grooming and veterinary teams by reporting any health issues observed.
- Support the movement of patients in a safe manner.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grooming areas and tools.
Qualifications
- Previous experience handling dogs and cats is essential.
- Experience in grooming or bathing pets is advantageous.
- Must be comfortable working with animals of various breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments.
- Able to effectively collaborate with veterinary and grooming professionals.
- Must meet the physical demands of the role, which include lifting and handling animals.
Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
