Bather

Village Pet Care LLC • Madison, AL

3d

About The Position

Pawtown Pet Resort Madison is seeking a friendly, dependable, and compassionate pet bather to provide dogs with a safe and comfortable spa experience. The role performs basic bathing and grooming services, including bathing, brushing, and nail trims, and supports professional groomers as needed. The bather helps ensure dogs are returned to their owners clean, healthy, and comfortable while developing knowledge of grooming products, tools, techniques, and dogs’ varied grooming needs.

The position also includes booking appointments, recording services and invoicing in kennel software, consulting and communicating with pet parents, following safety protocols and approved restraint practices, and keeping grooming workspaces clean, disinfected, and organized. When there are no bathing appointments, the bather assists with other facility duties as needed, such as laundry, front-office support, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning. Duties may change to meet the evolving needs of the company. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour, with potential tips for services performed.

Requirements

• Work well with others to help complete appointments and care for guests.
• Communicate 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 observation skills to assess pets’ needs and report issues.
• Be willing and eager to learn and expand knowledge and skills.
• 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 the 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 by bathing their dogs and providing assistance when needed.
• Develop familiarity with grooming products, tools, techniques, and their appropriate uses, and provide services that leave dogs clean, healthy, and comfortable.
• Use approved restraint techniques and personal protective equipment (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 each dog’s condition and coat type.
• Contact and communicate with pet parents about their dogs’ services and any issues encountered during appointments.
• Keep grooming workspaces clean, disinfected, organized, and ready for upcoming appointments.
• Assist with other facility duties when there are no bathing appointments, including laundry, front-office help, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning.
• Remain active and assist with facility needs whenever not bathing dogs, as directed by groomers or the general manager.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for employees’ dogs.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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