Pet Bather

Countryside Pet Estates, LLC; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Discounted veterinary care

Teladoc access

Educational assistance (AVMA programs)

Job summary

Countryside Pet Estates, LLC in Milton, GA is seeking a dedicated Bather to support our grooming team. You will bathe pets, prep them for appointments, and maintain a clean grooming suite, ensuring safety and comfort.

This role offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a large veterinary network with AVMA-accredited programs. You will work with a team that values collaboration, patient care, and professional development, with access to training

Qualifications

• Support grooming by bathing and preparing patients for appointments.
• Able to handle cleaning materials safely and effectively.
• Comfortable performing moderately heavy physical labor including lifting pets.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by bathing, nail trims, ear cleanings, and expressing glands; ensure pets have water and are walked.
• Monitor animal health by recognizing unusual conditions and reporting to groomer or vet.
• Assist with admitting and releasing patients, ensuring belongings are accounted for and pets are clean.
• Maintain the grooming suite by cleaning cages, tubs, tables, and equipment to OSHA standards.
• Educate clients on products and their proper use.

Skills

Patient care

Animal handling

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

You are invited to join Countryside Pet Estates, a practice deeply trusted by the Milton, GA community. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive medical care, from routine wellness to critical emergency services. Our commitment to high-quality patient care is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating strong community partnership and trust. If you are seeking a supportive environment where you can truly do your best work and make a profound difference in small animal health, this opportunity is for you.We recognize that supportive infrastructure is key to your professional success. As part of a larger veterinary network, our hospital is dedicated to fostering an environment where every teammate can grow. We offer structured programs designed to help you achieve your career aspirations, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or accessing specialized mentorship. You will find that our organizational culture emphasizes collaborative learning, ensuring you always have the resources and support necessary to exceed your goals.Our state‑of-the‑art facility is equipped to handle complex small animal medicine, including comprehensive surgery and critical emergency care. To ensure you maintain the highest standard of patient treatment, you will have access to internal specialty consultations across the network. This support system allows you to manage intricate cases with confidence, continually expanding your clinical skills. We believe in investing in the medicine we practice, offering you the platform you need to deliver world‑class veterinary care in Milton.Milton, Georgia offers an exceptional quality of life, blending southern charm with upscale, rural amenities. Our practice is situated on nearly six acres of beautiful horse farm land, providing a serene environment for both you and our patients. We serve a dedicated clientele who are deeply invested in their pets’ health, allowing you to practice exceptional medicine without compromise. You will find that Milton is a vibrant, safe community where you can enjoy excellent suburban living while focusing on advanced veterinary practice.

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.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate based on your experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Plan for your future with a 401k retirement plan, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

For those interested, educational assistance is available to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and career growth.

Enjoy paid time off, discounted veterinary care for your own pets, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor, including bathing and placing pets on grooming tables. Routinely exposed to animals and cleaning chemicals (including medicated shampoos) and must adhere to all OSHA requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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