Pet Bather

Animal Hospital of the Woodlands; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of the Woodlands is seeking a dedicated Bather to support our grooming team in The Woodlands, TX. You will help keep pets clean and comfortable, preparing them for grooming and assisting the groomers.

The role emphasizes safe handling, client communication, and maintaining a clean grooming area; physical tasks include lifting and bathing dogs and cats, with training provided on our standards.

Qualifications

• The candidate should align with our WAG values and work well with teammates.
• Strong customer service skills to interact with clients.
• Experience handling animals with care and safety.
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks including lifting and bathing.
• Team oriented attitude and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide bathing, nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressions; ensure pets have water and walks.
• Monitor animal health by noting unusual conditions and communicate to vet staff.
• Assist with admitting and releasing patients and ensuring belongings are secure and pets are clean.
• Maintain grooming suite cleanliness and disinfect cages, tubs, tables and equipment to OSHA standards.
• Educate clients on products and proper use at point of sale or check-out.

Skills

WAG values

Customer service

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

At Animal Hospital of the Woodlands, you are joining a practice deeply embedded in the The Woodlands, TX community. Our core mission is providing comprehensive, high-quality care while maintaining the personalized, small-town feel that our clients love. This commitment to both medical excellence and genuine compassion is reflected in our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating, demonstrating strong community trust. We seek dedicated teammates who are ready to step into a supportive environment where you can immediately do your best work and make a tangible difference in the lives of pets and their families.As part of a larger network dedicated to veterinary excellence, you benefit from systems designed specifically to help veterinary professionals grow and succeed. We ensure our teammates have access to continuous educational resources and strong internal support, including consultations with specialists across various disciplines. Whether your goal is to advance your technical skills, move into a leadership role, or pursue advanced credentialing, we have programs in place to support your individual career path and help you achieve your professional goals.The quality of medicine is paramount at Animal Hospital of the Woodlands. We offer comprehensive small animal services ranging from proactive wellness and prevention to urgent and advanced surgical care. You will have the opportunity to work with complex cases, specifically focusing on advanced procedures such as Orthopedics and Endoscopy. We pride ourselves on combining this high level of advanced care and modern technology with the warm, personalized attention that defines a trusted local clinic.Located in The Woodlands, TX, you will discover a desirable community that offers an excellent backdrop for your professional life. This area allows you to maintain a genuine work-life balance, giving you ample opportunity to enjoy superb amenities, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. Join us in providing world-class veterinary care right here in a neighborhood renowned for its quality of life.

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.
• In this position, the individual would be bathing and drying canine and feline patients for the Groomers to finish grooming services such as haircuts and brushouts.

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