Bather

Foothills Pet Resort • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Foothills Pet Resort is seeking a friendly pet bather to join their team of pet lovers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable, focusing on providing pets a safe and comfortable spa experience. The role involves performing basic bathing and grooming services, supporting professional grooming staff, and maintaining a clean workspace. The company strives to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment with a focus on productive teamwork. The position offers a starting pay of $15.15/hr with potential for tips. The company encourages applications from reliable individuals who are willing to learn, have a service-first attitude, and an unmatched love for animals.

Requirements

• Works together well with others to make sure all appointments are completed and our guests are cared for (Team Player)
• Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, groomers, management, and pet parents (Good Communicator)
• Comfort with computers and technology and learning/operating kennel software (Tech Savvy)
• A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. (Flexibility)
• Uses keen observation skills to assess pets’ needs, and to report any issues as they arise (Attention to Detail)
• Hungry to develop your skills and expand your knowledge (Desire to Learn)
• Love for animals a must!
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds—we see it all! (Dog Friendly)
• An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time; able to lift and handle dogs of all sizes and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job! (Physical Stamina)

Nice To Haves

• Previous petcare/animal experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing basic bathing and grooming services (bathing, brushing, and nail trims, etc.) on a variety of dog sizes and coat types
• Providing support for our professional grooming staff, including bathing their dogs and providing an extra hand when needed
• Developing a familiarity with a variety of grooming products, tools, and techniques, and their appropriate uses
• Willingness and desire to expand your knowledge on the care of dogs and their varied grooming needs
• Providing top notch services to return pups to their owners in a clean, healthy, and comfortable state
• Utilizing approved restraint techniques and PPE
• Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our guests—and ourselves!
• Booking appointments, as well as recording services and invoicing in kennel software
• Performing consultations with pet parents regarding bathing services, and advising them on the best services we can offer based on their dog’s condition and coat type
• Calling and communicating with pet parents regarding their dogs’ services and any issues encountered during their appointment
• Maintaining a clean workspace
• Leaving grooming workspaces clean, disinfected, and organized and ready for the next day’s appointments
• Performing other duties in the facility as needed when there are no bathing appointments (including but not limited to: laundry, front office help, monitoring play spaces and cleaning) at the groomers’ or general manager’s discretion

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog
• Medical/vision/dental plans (for full time employees)
• 401k (for full time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees