Pet Grooming Assistant Bather

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Position Summary

Hours - Part-time: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00a - 12:00p - Some Thursdays, 8:00a - 12:00p.

Compensation: Minimum Wage Plus Tips

The Grooming Assistant provides support to professional groomers by assisting with pet handling, bathing, drying, brushing, and maintaining salon cleanliness. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, comfortable handling pets of various sizes and temperaments, and committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist groomers with bathing, drying, brushing, and basic coat preparation.
• Safely handle and restrain pets during grooming procedures.
• Clean ears, trim nails, and perform other basic grooming tasks as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grooming stations, tools, kennels, and common areas.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, illness, or discomfort and report concerns to groomers or management.
• Support the check-in and check-out process for grooming appointments.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with pet owners.
• Launder towels and replenish grooming supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with salon safety policies and animal welfare standards.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, and other administrative duties when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to learn grooming techniques and salon procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry pets weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance for larger animals when necessary.
• Comfortable working in a wet environment with exposure to pet hair, shampoos, and cleaning products.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and handling.
• Experience in pet care, veterinary, kennel, daycare, or grooming settings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to pet safety.
• Ability to remain calm and patient with nervous or anxious animals.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Painter, Virginia, United States

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