Bather

Village Pet Care LLC • Park City, UT

8d

About The Position

Doginhaus is seeking a friendly, dependable, detail-oriented pet bather to provide dogs with a safe and comfortable bathing and grooming experience. The role includes basic bathing and grooming services, such as bathing, brushing, and nail trims, and supporting professional grooming staff. The bather is expected to learn about grooming products, tools, techniques, and dogs’ care needs, and to provide services that leave pets clean, healthy, and comfortable.

The position also involves following safety protocols and using approved restraint techniques and PPE; booking appointments and recording services and invoices in kennel software; consulting and communicating with pet parents about services and any issues; and keeping grooming workspaces clean, disinfected, and organized. When there are no bathing appointments, bathers help with other facility needs, such as laundry, front-office support, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with the potential for tips on services performed. Doginhaus describes its work environment as safe, fun, and rewarding, with an emphasis on productive teamwork. All team members receive discounted daycare and boarding for their own dog; full-time employees may also receive medical, vision, and dental plans and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Work effectively with others as a team player.
• Communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, groomers, management, and pet parents.
• Be comfortable using computers and technology and learning and operating kennel software.
• Have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use keen observation skills to assess pets’ needs and report issues as they arise.
• Be willing and motivated to learn and expand skills and knowledge.
• Be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, lift and handle dogs of all sizes, and remain active throughout a shift.
• Have a love for animals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pet-care or animal experience is preferred but not required; training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bathing and grooming services, including bathing, brushing, and nail trims, for dogs of various sizes and coat types.
• Support professional grooming staff, including bathing their dogs and providing assistance when needed.
• Develop familiarity with grooming products, tools, techniques, and their appropriate uses, and continue learning about dog care and grooming needs.
• Use approved restraint techniques and PPE and follow established safety protocols.
• Book appointments and record services and invoices in kennel software.
• Consult with pet parents about bathing services and recommend services based on a dog’s condition and coat type.
• Call and communicate with pet parents about their dogs’ services and any issues encountered during appointments.
• Maintain clean, disinfected, organized grooming workspaces ready for the next day’s appointments.
• Help with other facility duties when there are no bathing appointments, including laundry, front-office help, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning.
• Work with team members to complete appointments and care for guests.

Benefits

• Potential for tips on services performed.
• Discounted daycare and boarding for the employee’s own dog.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed