<p>General Information</p> <p>Ref #</p> <p>46201</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Groomer</p> <p>Job Site</p> <p>Mellett Animal Hospital</p> <p>Date Published</p> <p>12-05-2025</p> <p>Pay Class</p> <p>Part-Time</p> <p>Base Min.</p> <p>$ 11</p> <p>Base Max.</p> <p>$ 13</p> <p>Description & Requirements</p> <p>Company Overview</p> <p>Mellett Animal Hospital is deeply committed to providing exceptional small animal medical care, reflecting a profound dedication to our patients and the Canton community. The quality of our care is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, a testament to the trust our clients place in our skilled teammates. When you join our hospital, you are joining a mission focused on compassion and clinical excellence. This is where you can truly do your best work alongside like-minded professionals.</p> <p>Joining Mellett Animal Hospital means becoming part of a supportive network dedicated to your professional success. We prioritize the continued growth of all teammates, offering robust continuing education allowances and structured programs designed to help you achieve your long-term career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into a leadership role, or expanding your clinical skills. We believe in providing the mentorship and resources necessary for you to succeed at every stage of your veterinary journey.</p> <p>Our medical focus is exclusively on small animal practice, ensuring dedicated attention to preventative care, internal medicine, and surgical needs. To ensure the highest standard of care, our veterinarians have direct access to a wide network of internal specialty consultants, providing immediate support for complex cases without the need for off-site referrals. This collaborative approach allows our teammates to continuously refine their clinical knowledge and feel fully supported in their daily medical decisions.</p> <p>Canton, Ohio, offers an accessible and community-focused lifestyle ideal for veterinary professionals seeking work-life balance. Situated in the heart of Stark County, Canton is known for its strong sense of community and regional importance. You will find a welcoming, affordable environment that allows you to establish roots while enjoying the cultural amenities and friendly atmosphere of a classic midwestern city.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Your Impact as a Bather</p> <p>As a Bather, you will be a key part of our grooming department, responsible for providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all pets. You will support our groomers by performing baths, prepping patients for their appointments, and ensuring the constant cleanliness of the grooming suite.</p> <p>Your Impact Will Include:</p> <ul> <li>Providing Patient Care: You'll administer cleansing or medicated baths, perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions, and ensure all pets have water and are walked. </li><li>Monitoring Animal Health: You will be responsible for recognizing and recording any unusual conditions or abnormal behavior in patients, bringing these concerns to the attending groomer or veterinarian. </li><li>Managing Client Handoffs: You'll assist with admitting and releasing patients, ensuring all belongings are accounted for and that every animal is clean and properly groomed. </li><li>Maintaining the Grooming Suite: You will perform all general maintenance of the grooming room and yard, including cleaning and disinfecting cages, tubs, tables, and equipment to OSHA standards. </li><li>Educating Clients: You'll demonstrate knowledge of our products and be able to explain and educate clients on their purchases and use. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring to the Team</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to our WAG values and the ability to work well with all teammates. </li><li>Knowledge of cleaning methods, proper animal restraint, and the ability to handle cleaning materials safely and efficiently. </li><li>The ability to sympathetically and patiently work with fractious, injured, or ill patients. </li><li>The ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor, including bathing and lifting pets onto tables. </li><li>Strong client service skills and the ability to assess client needs and ensure satisfaction. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities and Benefits</p> <p>How You're Supported</p> <p>As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.</p> <p>Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.</p> <p>Competitive Compensation</p> <p>A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.</p> <p>Health & Wellbeing</p> <p>We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.</p> <p>Financial Security</p> <p>Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.</p> <p>Commitment to Growth</p> <p>We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.</p> <p>The Power of a Network</p> <p>Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.</p> <p>Valuable Perks</p> <p>Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.</p> <p>About Mission Pet Health</p> <p>Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.</p> <p>Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values - Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.</p> <p>EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>