Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Grooming Assistant to join our caring and dedicated team. This role plays an important part in supporting our grooming department and ensuring pets feel clean, comfortable, and safe throughout their grooming experience.
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on grooming experience and grow within the role
- Consistent full-time schedule with no weekends
Salary: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm. No weekend hours!
Key Responsibilities:
- Bathing and drying dogs
- Nail trims
- Teeth brushing
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing and basic coat care
- Assisting groomer as needed and maintaining a clean work area
- Ensuring pets are handled calmly and safely at all times
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with dogs and cats required
- Grooming experience is a plus
- Comfort handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Dependable, team-oriented, and able to follow instructions
About Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital
Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital, located in Rye, NY, is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. As an AAHA-accredited practice since 1954, they uphold high standards in veterinary medicine, covering wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and more. The hospital also provides grooming and boarding services and serves both Westchester, NY, and Fairfield, CT communities. Led by an experienced team of veterinarians, Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital is committed to compassionate, quality care in a welcoming environment.
What We Do
Veterinary Practice Partners is a veterinary practice management company founded in 2011, offering a co-ownership model and providing business support, strategies, and resources to veterinary hospitals.
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