Part-Time Pet Bathing & Grooming Assistant

All About Animals Pet Clinic; Mahomet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on services

Continuing education opportunities

Uniform allowance

Bonus opportunities

Hands-on training

Supportive team

Job summary

All About Animals Pet Clinic in Mahomet, IL seeks a Part-time Pet Bather / Grooming Assistant. Starting pay is $15/hour, with higher pay for relevant experience. Expect three bathing days with grooming prep and one independent bath-and-brush day, in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You’ll assist the groomer, perform basic grooming-related services, and help clients understand coat care while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and follow safe animal handling and bathing techniques.
• Ability to organize tasks, follow instructions, and take responsibility for completing appointments.
• Reliability, clear communication, and attention to detail.
• Comfort learning scheduling software, electronic records, and team communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Three days supporting our groomer: Bathe, dry, brush, and prepare pets for their grooming appointments, following the groomer's instructions and keeping pets comfortable throughout the process.
• One day completing bath-and-brush appointments independently: Take responsibility for appointments from start to finish, including bathing, drying, brushing, de-shedding, and additional services within your training and assigned responsibilities.
• Perform nail trims, ear cleaning, sanitary services, and light trimming as trained and assigned.
• Use patient, attentive handling and watch for signs of stress or discomfort.
• Promptly communicate skin, ear, behavior, or other health concerns to the groomer or medical team.
• Keep accurate grooming notes and communicate clearly with clients and teammates.
• Help clients understand coat maintenance, brushing, and grooming recommendations.
• Clean and disinfect tubs, tables, tools, and pet areas; help with laundry and organize supplies.
• Manage your time thoughtfully while keeping pet safety and comfort the priority.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Task organization

Instruction following

Animal handling

Scheduling software

Education

High school diploma

Job description

All About Animals Pet Clinic in Mahomet, IL seeks a Part-time Pet Bather / Grooming Assistant. Starting pay is $15/hour, with higher pay for relevant experience. Expect three bathing days with grooming prep and one independent bath-and-brush day, in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You’ll assist the groomer, perform basic grooming-related services, and help clients understand coat care while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.