Overview
Pet Bather – Crofton, MD Jobs in Crofton, MD 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.
Title: Pet Bather – Crofton, MD
Company: Crofton Veterinary Center
Location: Crofton, MD
