Bather (PT30)

Pet Resort in The Gardens; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Resort in The Gardens, Arlington, TX, seeks a dedicated Bather to support our grooming team in a busy hospital-like pet resort. You will perform baths, nail trims, ear cleanings, and help prepare pets for appointments while maintaining a clean, OSHA-compliant grooming area.

You’ll interact with clients and teammates to ensure outstanding care for small animals and a smooth check-in/check-out process, contributing to a calm, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must perform baths, nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal glands expressions as part of grooming support.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the grooming suite per OSHA standards.
• Be prepared for moderate physical labor including lifting pets onto tables.
• Provide excellent client service and communicate needs clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe bathing environment for all pets.
• Support groomers by preparing patients for appointments and handling routine tasks.
• Assist with admitting and releasing patients and ensuring belongings are with their pets.
• Maintain the grooming area and yard, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Educate clients about products and proper use at point of sale.

Skills

Team collaboration

Animal care basics

Patient handling

Physical stamina

Customer service

Job description

If you are looking for a hospital where expert medical care is the priority and community trust is earned daily, Pet Resort in The Gardens—in close association with the on-site Farrell Animal Hospital—is where you belong. We are known as your trusted veterinary clinic for comprehensive small animal care, including wellness, surgery, and emergency services. This commitment to superior care is reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating, showing the strong relationships we have built with our clients in Arlington, TX. We are seeking talented veterinary professionals who want to do their best work within a collaborative, patient-focused environment.You will be joining an established and highly valued local team. Our focus is cultivating a positive and supportive culture, and we are proud that many of our teammates have chosen to dedicate years of their careers here. We recognize that stability is crucial for clinical success, allowing you to build deep relationships with clients and feel supported by your colleagues. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of the veterinary team can grow professionally and succeed in their long-term career goals within small animal medicine.You will have the opportunity to practice a wide range of high-quality small animal medicine, encompassing standard pet wellness, complex surgery, and critical emergency care. Our facility operates under veterinary supervision, ensuring that medical standards are consistently applied across all operations. As a premier, veterinarian-founded pet resort that works closely with Farrell Animal Hospital, you are positioned to deliver comprehensive patient care with access to excellent resources and oversight in the heart of the metroplex.Located conveniently in Arlington, TX, right in the middle of the metroplex, you will find an ideal place to call home. Our location at 2890-A Pioneer Parkway provides easy access to everything the Dallas-Fort Worth area has to offer. Arlington is known for its accessibility, blending big-city amenities with a welcoming community feel, making it an excellent hub for professionals seeking a high quality of life and easy commuting options across the DFW region.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Bather

As a Bather, you will be a key part of our grooming department, responsible for providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all pets. You will support our groomers by performing baths, prepping patients for their appointments, and ensuring the constant cleanliness of the grooming suite.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Providing Patient Care: You'll administer cleansing or medicated baths, perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions, and ensure all pets have water and are walked.
• Monitoring Animal Health: You will be responsible for recognizing and recording any unusual conditions or abnormal behavior in patients, bringing these concerns to the attending groomer or veterinarian.
• Managing Client Handoffs: You'll assist with admitting and releasing patients, ensuring all belongings are accounted for and that every animal is clean and properly groomed.
• Maintaining the Grooming Suite: You will perform all general maintenance of the grooming room and yard, including cleaning and disinfecting cages, tubs, tables, and equipment to OSHA standards.
• Educating Clients: You'll demonstrate knowledge of our products and be able to explain and educate clients on their purchases and use.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A commitment to our WAG values and the ability to work well with all teammates.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, proper animal restraint, and the ability to handle cleaning materials safely and efficiently.
• The ability to sympathetically and patiently work with fractious, injured, or ill patients.
• The ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor, including bathing and lifting pets onto tables.
• Strong client service skills and the ability to assess client needs and ensure satisfaction.
• The pay range for this position is $13-$15 per hour based on experience.

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