An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Bather FT JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic - 3.8 Brockton, MA Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Companion animal handling Dog handling Computer skills
Full Job Description About JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic Our Mission:
Our mission is to support lifelong harmonious relationships between people and their pets. As experts in our field, we offer trusted guidance to pet parents and support them through all ages and stages while delivering 360° of Happy Health® to their beloved pets. We strive to empower a creative team of individuals in building careers in animal care where they feel valued, inspired, and live in a culture of recognition and growth.
Why Join Us:
At JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values both pets and people. We offer opportunities to grow, make a difference in the lives of animals, and help clients feel confident in their pets' care. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced, dependable, and animal-loving Full-Time Dog Bather to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments and takes pride in providing safe, thorough, and high-quality bathing services. Essential Responsibilities Bathing and drying dogs using proper grooming techniques Nail trimming and basic paw care Ear cleaning and other basic bathing services Brushing, de-shedding, and coat preparation Handling dogs safely and compassionately throughout the grooming process Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary bathing area Working efficiently while providing excellent care and customer service Assisting the grooming team as needed Qualifications Previous professional dog bathing/grooming experience required Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments Experience with nail trimming and basic grooming services Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal safety Full-time availability, including weekends, is required Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred Formal grooming education or certification is a plus Pet first aid/CPR certification is a plus Computer Skills Must be able to learn and efficiently use company software Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs Physical Demands Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds with assist Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs Must be able to work around pet hair and dander Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day Working Conditions Potential exposure to dog and cat bites Potential exposure to contagious disease or infection Exposure to contaminants Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold) Must work around pet hair and dander Disclaimer The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discount Paid Time Off #LI-DNI The pay range for this role is: 17 - 19 USD per hour(Brockton)
