Company Overview
Animal Hospital Southwest is an AAHA-accredited veterinary facility dedicated to providing exceptional animal care in a professional and compassionate environment. Our team is committed to promoting the health and well-being of pets through comprehensive medical services and client education.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Part Time Pet Bather to join our veterinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for animal care and grooming, with a focus on delivering high-quality pet grooming services in a friendly, efficient manner. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of animals, ensuring they look and feel their best while supporting overall pet health.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain animals during grooming procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Perform bathing, drying, and brushing to meet client specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grooming tools, equipment, and work areas in compliance with health standards.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding grooming needs, special instructions, and aftercare advice.
- Assist veterinary staff with animal handling tasks as needed, including basic veterinary assisting duties.
- Support kennel cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold a hygienic environment for all animals.
- Handle pet nail trimming, ear cleaning, and other grooming services with gentle care and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in pet grooming or animal handling is highly preferred; veterinary technician or assistant experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of dog training, animal restraint techniques, and pet coat styling methods.
- Familiarity with veterinary procedures related to animal care and handling.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with pet owners and team members effectively.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for kennel cleaning or moving supplies.
- Experience working with diverse animals including dogs, cats, and equines is advantageous.
- A compassionate attitude combined with attention to detail ensures excellent pet care standards.
Join our team as a Part Time Pet Bather to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners through professional grooming services delivered with care and expertise!
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
