What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Bather position at The Grooming Station?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic pet care team as a Dog Bather, where your passion for animals and grooming expertise will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for providing top-quality bathing, drying, and pet styling services to our canine clients. Your attention to detail and love for animals will help ensure each pet looks and feels their best, while also delivering exceptional customer service to pet owners. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in animal handling, grooming techniques, and client communication.
Duties
- Safely handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments during bathing, grooming, and styling sessions
- Maintain a clean and sanitary grooming area by disinfecting tools and workspaces regularly
- Communicate effectively with pet owners about grooming needs, preferences, and aftercare instructions
- Assist with animal restraint during grooming procedures to ensure safety for pets and staff
- Provide gentle animal handling and care throughout the grooming process to minimize stress
- Support pet care routines such as brushing, drying, and checking for skin or health issues
Requirements
- Prior experience in pet grooming or animal handling is highly preferred
- Knowledge of dog training techniques and veterinary experience is a plus
- Experience working as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is beneficial
- Familiarity with animal restraint methods and pet nail trimming techniques is essential
- Strong communication skills to interact confidently with pet owners and team members
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for bathing tubs or equipment setup
- Passion for animal care, with a positive attitude and attention to detail
Join us in creating happy, healthy pets in a lively environment dedicated to excellence in animal care!
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17