What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Bather - Crofton, MD position at Crofton Veterinary Center?
Who we are
Crofton Veterinary Center is seeking an energetic, fun-loving, and dependable animal lover to join our grooming department as a Pet Bather/Assistant. This is a part-time, daytime position – no evenings or weekend work! Typical hours for this position are 8:30am - 2pm, 3 days per week. This is not a seasonal position.
As a Pet Bather/Assistant, you will play a crucial role to help our client’s fur-babies look and feel their best. Your primary responsibility will be to provide bathing and preliminary grooming services to pets, including bathing, drying, brushing, and nail trims.
The purrfect Pet Bather/Assistant will have a genuine love for animals, a gentle touch, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Our hospital boasts an enjoyable working environment with great leadership and excellent support staff.
Some of the responsibilities that go along with this particular opportunity include:
- Bathing and shampooing pets according to personalized pet specifications
- Drying pets using appropriate techniques and tools
- Brushing and detangling fur to prepare for further grooming
- Trimming nails, cleaning ears, and brushing teeth
- Assisting groomer with preparing pets for more intricate grooming procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including the kennel and hospital areas
- Providing compassionate care to pets to ensure their comfort and safety
- Assist the groomer with scheduling/confirming grooming appointments
- Walking dogs (including grooming and hospitalized patients)
- Restocking hospital area
- Washing, folding, and putting away laundry
- Request needed supplies such as shampoo and other grooming materials to the manager for reordering
We’ll love your passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us, including:
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
At Crofton Veterinary Center, we take employee well-being seriously and offer great benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Think you’re the person we’ve looking for? Apply now and let’s chat!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Crofton Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.