What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Bather position at MORRIS ANIMAL INN INC?
Description
Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats.
We're currently hiring a Part-Time Dog Bather to join our Montville Grooming Salon.
Schedule: This is a permanent, year-round part-time position, averaging 20–25 hours per week. Our salons operate Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with shift start times between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Weekend and some holiday availability is required.
Pay: Starting rate is $16.00-$17.00/hour, based on prior professional pet care experience.
No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential!
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in dog grooming. Employees may qualify for our Education Assistance Program to support earning a professional dog grooming certification.
What You'll Be Doing
- Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs using company-provided professional tools and products
- Cleaning ears, trimming nails, and brushing teeth
- Monitoring dogs for safety throughout the grooming process
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
- Collaborating with team members to ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners
- Gathering information from pet owners and updating pet records
Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer
- Hands-on training—no professional grooming experience required
- Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs
- Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure
- Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care & grooming
- Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services
- A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions
What We're Looking For
- Comfort and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, from the teacup type to the 'are you sure that's not a horse?' and everything in between.
- Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care
- Team-oriented mindset with strong time management skills
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety protocols, interact with pet owners, and maintain accurate records
- Weekend and some holiday availability is required
Ready to join our team? Apply today! At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care. To learn more and view all current openings, visit our Careers Page: https://www.morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers/
Salary : $16 - $17