Job description

GROOMING ASSISTANT

JOB OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this position is to perform grooming assistant duties related to Animal Hospital of West Chester. To perform bathing and drying care to patients in the grooming department. To ensure the grooming area is clean, ready for the next day’s business. Provide support to the groomer as needed. Reports to Groomer and Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

For Patients:

• Remove any eye crust using a flea comb AFTER allowing it to soak
• Dry pet with high velocity dryer on a setting that is comfortable for the pet. STOP at signs of stress or fear. For those pets that are fearful, finish drying the pet in a kennel with a fan
• Notify groomer of ANY abnormalities
• Return dried pets to clean kennel. Kennel must be cleaned between dirty dog/clean dog
• Check EVERY pet’s care form for warnings, specific instructions, special shampoos
• Bathe each pet thoroughly. Pay special attention to face, feet, and sanitary areas

Cleaning:

• Disinfect tub and walls when finished bathing for the day
• Clean mat and hang to dry
• Wash/dry/fold used towels
• Refill all bottles used
• Vacuum/clean/dry floor
• Empty trash both in grooming room and washing room
• Wipe down all bottles
• Empty vacuum each day
• Vacuum all crate tops and sides
• Clean any kennels used by pets

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pet Grooming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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