Pet Bather

All About Animals Pet Clinic, Illinois; 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 and mentorship.

A supportive, respectful team that

enjoys helping one another succeed.

Job summary

All About Animals Pet Clinic is seeking a Part-time Pet Bather / Grooming Assistant to join our team. Starting at $15/hour, with higher pay based on experience, you will support our grooming team three days a week, handling baths, prep, and light grooming tasks to help pets feel their best.

This role involves standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and providing compassionate care in a woman-owned clinic. You’ll follow safety rules, learn procedures, and communicate clearly with clients as you grow

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.
• 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

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Electronic records

Team communication tools

Job description

Pet Bather / Grooming Assistant - Part-time

All About Animals Pet Clinic

Help pets feel their best and build skills you can be proud of.

PAY

Starting at $15/hour, with higher starting pay available based on relevant experience and skills.

SCHEDULE

• Part-time, Monday-Thursday.
• Typically 7:30 AM-approximately 3:00 PM.
• Three days bathing and preparing pets for the groomer.
• One day independently completing bath-and-brush appointments.
• Finishing times may vary with the day's appointments and care needs.

A gentle introduction. A patient approach to a nervous pet. A freshly brushed coat and a comfortable companion heading home. As a Bather at All About Animals Pet Clinic, your care and attention make a difference that pets feel and their families notice.

At All About Animals Pet Clinic, exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are an independent, woman-owned practice where compassionate care, genuine hospitality, and strong relationships shape the way we work. We invest in our team, welcome ideas, and help people develop their skills.

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on animal care, takes pride in doing a job thoroughly, and can balance teamwork with responsibility for their own appointments.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Throughout the week, you'll also:

• 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.

Who Will Thrive Here

You enjoy working alongside others and taking ownership of your work. You can follow the groomer's preparation instructions, stay organized, and manage bath-and-brush appointments with care and attention.

You love animals and understand that caring for them involves patience, physical work, cleaning, and careful observation. You know that working independently also means recognizing when to ask for help.

You're dependable, kind, receptive to coaching, and committed to creating a positive experience for pets and their families.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Helpful, but not required:

• Experience bathing, drying, brushing, or preparing pets for grooming.
• Experience in boarding, veterinary care, kennels, or other animal care settings.
• Customer service or hospitality experience.

This is an active position involving extended standing and walking, bending, kneeling, repetitive hand movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance. Work includes exposure to water, pet hair, noise, animal waste, and cleaning products.

WHY JOIN ALL ABOUT ANIMALS PET CLINIC?

You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside grooming and veterinary professionals while taking ownership of work that makes a visible difference for pets and their families.

Your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and your growth is encouraged. As your skills develop, opportunities may include cross-training, additional grooming responsibilities, and potential future groomer training pathways.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee discounts on services.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Uniform allowance.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on training and mentorship.
• A supportive, respectful team that enjoys helping one another succeed.

READY TO JOIN US?

Bring your patience, work ethic, and care for pets and people. We'd love to learn what you would bring to our team.