Job Summary
The role involves the care and preparation of dogs for grooming services, ensuring the use of gentle handling methods to accommodate dogs with specific needs, including seniors and those with health concerns. The position requires maintaining a hygienic grooming environment and supporting both the grooming staff and veterinary team, all while effectively communicating any health observations.
Responsibilities
- Bathe, dry, and brush dogs in preparation for grooming services.
- Utilize safe and gentle handling techniques, especially for senior or anxious animals.
- Maintain cleanliness in the grooming area.
- Assist the groomer and veterinary team as needed.
- Promptly report any health-related issues observed in the pets.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with dogs and cats is essential.
- Experience in grooming or bathing is advantageous.
- Comfortable handling animals of various breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.
- Able to meet the physical demands associated with the role.
Veterinary Practice Partners 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.
