Pet Bather

Frontier Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital that provides thorough, compassionate, modern, and affordable care for your animals. Formerly known as Mobile Veterinary Clinic, we have been serving Abilene's pets and their families since 1976. It is our mission to positively impact people's lives through the health and wellness of their pets.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Overview: The Pet Bather is responsible for providing grooming and bathing services for pets in a safe, clean, and friendly environment. This role involves ensuring the pets are comfortable during the bathing process and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the grooming area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gently bathe and dry petsusing appropriate techniques and products.
• Brush and comb pets to remove loose fur and mats.
• Inspect pets for skin issues, parasites, or other health concerns and report findings to the grooming staff or management.
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, including tools and equipment.
• Provide a positive experience for pets, ensuring their comfort and safety during grooming sessions.
• Interact with pet owners to discuss grooming needs and any specific instructions.
• Follow all safety and health regulations to maintain a sanitary environment.

• Experience:Previous experience in pet grooming or bathing preferred but not required.
• Knowledge:Basic understanding of differentbreeds and grooming needs.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with pets and their owners.
  • Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments.
  • Good physical stamina, as the role may require standing for extended periods and lifting heavier pets.
• Attitude:Passion for animals and a compassionate, patient demeanor.

This role is ideal for animal lovers looking to contribute to the well-being of pets in a professional grooming environment!

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

* Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.