We’re hiring a Dog Bather to join our dedicated team at our busy and reputable dog boarding and daycare facility! If you’re passionate about working with dogs, have prior professional bathing experience, and take pride in a clean and compassionate work environment, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role:
This full-time position guarantees 35–40 hours per week, working Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in dog bathing, coat care, and customer communication, and is open to cross-training in other areas of the facility in the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough dog baths including blow drying and brushing
- Trim nails, clean ears, anal gland expressions, and check/report on coat and skin conditions
- Handle timid, elderly, and difficult dogs with patience and care
- Speak professionally with pet parents about coat condition, dog behavior, and service recommendations
- Provide excellent documentation of each grooming session and be comfortable utilizing different apps (Gingr, Slack, and Assembly) to add information to pets' profiles and communicate with co-workers
- Maintain a clean and organized salon and bathing area at all times
- Work independently while managing time efficiently and completing daily bath appointments
We Provide:
- All grooming tools and bathing supplies, including sharpening services, at no cost to you
- A supportive and experienced team in a professional, fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting at $15.05/hr – DOE
- Tips
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Time-and-a-half pay for holidays worked
- Paid time off
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior professional bathing experience (highly preferred)
- A genuine love for dogs and understanding of basic dog behavior and handling
- Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Comfort handling all types of dogs, including seniors and anxious pets
- A positive attitude, teamwork mentality, and willingness to learn
