Veterinary Assistant and Bathing & Grooming Instructor – Instituto Mix (Joaçaba or Lages/SC) **Initial Hook:** Does your passion for animals combine with technical expertise to promote pet well-being and health? **Become the caregiver who trains professionals for a market that treats animals as family**, teaching everything from clinical procedures to pet aesthetics. **About the Position:** As instructor for the **Veterinary Assistant** and **Bathing and Grooming** courses, you will have a dual role. Your mission is to train professionals to assist in basic clinical procedures and, simultaneously, master techniques for hygiene bathing, sanitary grooming, and stylized grooming of dogs and cats—always emphasizing gentle handling and animal welfare. **Technical Responsibilities:** * Deliver content on basic animal anatomy, post-operative care, and medication administration. * Teach bathing, drying, machine and scissor grooming techniques, and ear/eye cleaning. * Guide students on safe handling and stress reduction for animals of various sizes and temperaments. * Instruct on sanitation of facilities, equipment (bathtubs, clippers), and specialized products. **Technical Profile:** * **Proven hands-on experience in veterinary clinics and/or professional bathing and grooming.** * Knowledge of dog and cat breeds, coat types, animal behavior, and basic first-aid principles. * Patience, empathy toward animals, and ability to teach care procedures effectively. * **Preferred Qualification:** Technical certification in the field, grooming certifications, or experience in pet shops. **We Offer:** * Employment as a **Part-Time Instructor**. * Facilities including simulation spaces for clinical environments and a fully equipped bathing and grooming room. * The opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing markets—the pet industry—training well-rounded professionals. * The fulfillment of combining love for animals with a skilled profession. **How to Apply (Technical Process):** Send your **resume** and a **brief description of your approach to the first contact and handling of a fearful dog during bathing** to: joacaba@institutomix.com.br **Subject:** Application – Veterinary Assistant/Bathing & Grooming Instructor [Joaçaba/Lages] – [Your Name] Job Type: Full-time, Permanent CLT Compensation: Starting at R$30.00 per hour