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Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Covington, GA · On-site

$10.50 - $12.75/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Lenoir City, TN · On-site

$10.50 - $13/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Batesville, AR · On-site

$12 - $14.75/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Gun Barrel City, TX · On-site

$10.25 - $12.50/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Pittsburg, KS · On-site

$9.50 - $11.50/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Innovetive Petcare

Grooming Bather

Huntington, NY

$17/hr

Bathing: Washing dogs using appropriate shampoos and conditioners, ensuring a thorough clean. * Drying: Safely and effectively drying the dog's coat, using towels and potentially dryers. * Brushing:

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Batesville, AR

$12 - $14.75/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Pittsburg, KS · On-site

$9.50 - $11.50/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Sparkle Grooming Co.

Bather Brusher

Montclair, NJ · On-site

Bather Brusher - Sparkle Grooming Co. (Montclair, NJ) Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Competitive Hourly Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hr Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO & Paid Holidays (Full-Time only ...

Tractor Supply Company

Bather, Petsense

Crestview, FL · On-site

$10.25 - $12.75/hr

Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather ...

Paradise Pet Lodge

Dog Bather

Woodinville, WA · On-site

Salary: $19-$20 We are seeking a dog bather to join our team! We are a large, fast paced dog and cat boarding/grooming facility north of Woodinville. We take pride in providing high quality ...

WOLFGANG'S PET STOP

Pet Bather

Saint Louis, MO

$15 - $16/hr

Join Our Team as a Pet Bather at Wolfgang's Pet Stop! Are you passionate about pets and looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment? Wolfgang's Pet Stop, a trusted name in ...

Sparkle Grooming Co.

Bather Brusher

Avon, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

As a Bather Brusher, you'll play a vital role in supporting our grooming operations--providing gentle, consistent care that keeps pets clean, comfortable, and healthy. This is an ideal opportunity ...

The Dog Stop

Canine Bather

Kenner, LA

$11 - $13/hr

As a Bather you will be responsible for completing all services scheduled for each appointment. You work side by side with the established groomers, as well as have the opportunity to learn other ...

BarkSuds

Dog Bather

Cary, NC · On-site

$14/hr

Barksuds LEAD BATHER DESCRIPTION previous experience bathing dogs professionally is a prerequisite for this position Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour ( pay based on experience) Barksuds Tuesday-Saturday ...

Sparkle Grooming Co.

Bather Brusher

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

As a Bather Brusher, you'll play a vital role in supporting our grooming operations--providing gentle, consistent care that keeps pets clean, comfortable, and healthy. This is an ideal opportunity ...

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How much do bather jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for bather in the United States is $13.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.78 and $14.42 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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Bather, Petsense

Bather, Petsense

Tractor Supply Company

Covington, GA • On-site

$10.50 - $12.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 12 days ago

Tractor Supply rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 1,295 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

460th of 727 rated retailers

Job description

Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting groomers by owning pet flow within the salon including high-quality bathing services while ensuring the safety and comfort of every pet. This role supports salon operations by delivering an exceptional customer experience and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.
  • Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (TEAM):
    • Thank the Customer
    • Engage the Customer and/or Pet
    • Advise products or services
    • Make it Memorable
  • Bathers are required to perform a combination of the following duties throughout their day. Although daily tasks may vary day to day, our business and staffing model makes it essential every bather be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently, and safely on a regular basis and without advance notice:
    • Safe Pet Handling
    • Bathing, Drying, Brushing and Combing all coat types
    • Nail Trimming
    • Ear Cleaning
    • Customer Service Skills
    • Demonstrate Professionalism
    • Equipment Handling and Maintenance
    • Ensures the safety and well-being of animals
    • Inspects animals for external signs of parasites, disease or injury and reports findings to salon leader/groomer and pet owners.
    • Practice Safety and Sanitization protocols.
    • Sanitizes and maintains upkeep of all grooming tools and equipment to eliminate injury and spread of diseases to other pet clients.
    • Support appointment scheduling, phone calls, and customer follow-up as needed
    • Maintains records of all pet clients to include services provided and vaccination records.
    • Operate computer as needed.
    • Recovery of store, if needed.
    • Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Experience: Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion for animals and confidence in pet handling.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
  • Operate and use all grooming tools and equipment including bathing tubs, brushes, driers, and bathing products such as perfumed shampoo and soaps
  • Communicate effectively with Team Members and customers
  • Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
  • Exhibit attention to detail
  • Read, write and count to accurately complete all documentation
  • Safely work around pets and pet waste

Working Conditions
  • Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
  • Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
  • Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste.
  • Exposure to wet conditions, particularly when bathing dogs.
  • Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours

Physical Requirements
  • This position is non-sedentary.
  • It is essential that you have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the distribution center and outdoor areas quickly and safely.
  • Team members must have the physical and mental ability to perform all of the following tasks (with or without reasonable accommodation):
  • Ability to move and transfer live animals, equipment, and merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Lift and carry pets generally weighing up to 75 pounds, ability to lift and carry pets weighing over 100 pounds assisted.
  • Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack, dolly or U-boat).
  • Ability to walk, stand and maintain a stationary position while grooming animals for a full shift
  • Ability to frequently move around the salon to groom and bath animals, clean, and maintain the salon for a full shift
  • Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, register area and the full salon including bathing area
  • Ability to utilize grooming instruments including shears and dryers.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or reach overhead
  • Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and squat frequently to position oneself to groom and bath animals, clean shelves, stock merchandise and equipment as business needs dictate
  • Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.
  • Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
  • Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers
  • Ability to handle and be in contact with live animals.
  • Ability to successfully complete all training and certifications to care for live animals.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required training.

Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A Team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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