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Pet Bather

Eugene, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Tualatin, OR

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Portland, OR

$13 - $16/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Bend, OR

$13 - $16/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Beaverton, OR

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Medford, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Gresham, OR

$13 - $15.75/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Tigard, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$10.75 - $13/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Bend, OR

$13 - $16/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Gresham, OR · On-site

$13 - $15.75/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

PetSmart Careers

Pet Bather

Medford, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

PetSmart Careers

Pet Bather

Medford, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Eugene, OR · On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

PetSmart

Pet Bather

Gresham, OR

$13 - $15.75/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Eugene, OR

$12.25 - $15/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Beaverton, OR

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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Pet Bather

Portland, OR · On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Pet Bather About Life at PetSmart Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal ...

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How much do bather jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for bather in Oregon is $13.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.45 and $15.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bather, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bather, you need basic animal handling skills, attention to hygiene, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with grooming tools, animal-safe shampoos, and bathing systems is typically required, and some employers may value certification from grooming schools. Patience, strong communication, and compassion help bathers manage animals’ stress and collaborate effectively with pet owners and team members. These skills are vital for ensuring animal safety, client satisfaction, and efficient operations in a grooming environment.

What is the difference between Bather vs Groomer?

AspectBatherGroomer
Required CredentialsNone or basic trainingCertification or grooming license often required
Work EnvironmentPet bathing stations, kennelsGrooming salons, pet clinics
Employer & IndustryPet care facilities, kennelsPet salons, veterinary clinics
Job FocusBathing and basic cleaningStyling, trimming, and grooming

The main difference between a Bather and a Groomer is that a Bather primarily focuses on bathing and cleaning pets, often with minimal certifications, while a Groomer performs styling and trimming, usually requiring specialized training or certification. Both roles are essential in pet care, but Groomers have a broader scope of work and higher skill requirements.

What Does a Bather Do?

The duties of a bather involve pet grooming. Their responsibilities are to wash, brush, and fluff a dog or other pet. A bather may prepare the animal for various grooming services or wash them as a stand-alone service. Other duties may include cleaning the grooming salon, interacting with customers, setting appointments, and caring for the dog or other pet until another staff member is ready to work with them. The qualifications that you need to become a bather vary, but often include a high school diploma or GED certificate and on-the-job training.

What are bathers?

Bathers are professionals who specialize in cleaning and grooming animals, primarily dogs and cats, as part of a pet grooming team. Their main responsibilities include bathing, drying, brushing, and sometimes basic trimming or nail clipping. Bathers help maintain pet hygiene, check for skin problems, and prepare animals for more advanced grooming services performed by groomers. This role often serves as an entry-level position in pet grooming salons or veterinary clinics.

What does a typical day look like for a bather in a professional pet grooming salon?

As a bather, your day usually begins with prepping the grooming area and reviewing the day's appointments. You’ll spend most of your time bathing, drying, and brushing pets—primarily dogs—using various shampoos and grooming tools. Bathers often handle nail trims and ear cleaning as well. Collaboration with groomers is common, as you’ll prepare pets for more advanced grooming services and communicate any health or skin issues you notice. The work can be physically demanding and messy, but it offers valuable hands-on experience and potential pathways to becoming a professional groomer.
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Pet Bather

Pet Bather

PetSmart

Eugene, OR • On-site

$14.82 - $24.58/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

PetSmart rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,097 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Job Description
PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOIN OUR TEAM!
Pet Bather
About Life at PetSmart
Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams, and challenge each other to be the best they can be.
Benefits that benefit you
  • Paid Weekly
  • Health & Wellness Benefits*
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • Paid Time off for full-time associates
  • Associate discounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career pathing
  • Development opportunities

Job Summary
PetSmart's Professional Bather is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon specific services and upholding the company's vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness, recommending of solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:
  • Successful completion of PetSmart's Splash training and safety certification program.
  • Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
  • Greets pet parents, answers their questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
  • Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services, as well as standalone services for cats*, in accordance with PetSmart's bathing standards and procedures.
  • Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet's needs.
  • Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
  • Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
  • Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
  • Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
  • Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
  • Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

*Providing standalone grooming services for cats is required for associates hired on or after March 2nd, 2026. Associates hired prior to this date may elect to be trained in cat grooming, once trained, cat grooming becomes an essential function of the role.
Qualifications
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
  • Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential physical demands and work environment
  • Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

Do what you love
Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent's face after a fresh groom-you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.
We're delighted you're interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.
This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. This position is paid on a per hour basis. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/
Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)
For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law
*In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), part-time associates who average at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) during a designated measurement period may be eligible for medical benefits.
Pay Details
$14.82 - 24.58
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
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At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. With 50,000+ associates nationwide, we foster a culture grounded in integrity, teamwork, and inclusion - where your voice is heard, your efforts are valued and your career can thrive. Together, we make a difference for pets, their people and each other.

Industry

Retail and legal services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

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