Dog Bather

**PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON @ 211 Midde Road Acushnet, MA 02743**

MUST BE RELIABLE and LOVE DOGS!

• WE TAKE CARE OF LIVE ANIMALS IF YOU ARE NOT RELIABLE OR A HARD WORKER PLEASE DO NOT APPLY
• Calling out is NOT TOLERATED

*MUST have reliable transportation.

Full Job Description

Internal Job Description & Posting 

Job Title: Bather

Department: Grooming

Reports To: Grooming Manger/Client Services Manager

Job Summary 

The Bather is responsible for properly preparing, bathing, and finishing pets by using humane practice and minimizing pet stress. Additionally, the Bather is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the grooming are.

Essential Job Functions 

• Perform bath functions as requested by the client and described on the groom’s card.
• Trim nails, brush teeth, and clean ears in a safe manner and as trained.
• Bathe, dry, and brush out as instructed and in compliance with store grooming procedures.
• Dogs should be finished with a bow, bandanna, or other finishing application as requested by clients.
• Bathing stations should be kept clean between bathing, tools cleaned, and ready for the next use.
• Water spills and any other safety risks should be promptly attended to, mopped, or cleaned up.
• Ask for assistance immediately if a pet demonstrates unusual stress.
• Tubs, holding cages, and all services should be washed/disinfected and ready for the next day’s use before the shift ends.
• Keep the receptionist informed about pets that are ready for pick-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety rules.

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors to assist with customer carry out.
• Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs.
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander.

Job Hazards

• Exposure to dog and cat bites and scrapes
• Exposure to disease or infection
• Exposure to contaminants
• Frequent lifting, bending and twisting (see list of all physical demands)

Dress Code 

• Scrubs

Computer Skills 

• Must be able to learn and efficiently use Gingr, When I Work, Go Daddy Email
• Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Qualifications 

• 1 years professional bathing experience
• Experience entering, retrieving, maintaining customer databases
• Follow rotating work schedule (e.g. nights, weekends and holidays)
• Reliable and dependable; maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Strong work ethic; sets high standards for self and others
• Can work cooperatively in a team setting
• Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness
• Comfortable interacting with all breeds large and small and cats

Education: 

• High School or equivalent preferred but not required

Disclaimer 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this 

classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and 

qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require 

that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Job Type: Full-time/ Part time

Pay: $14.25 - $16.00 per hour:

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Saturday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Acushnet, MA Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pet grooming/ bathing 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Salary : $14 - $16