Bather

MMM AND D LLC•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Lucys Doggy Daycare & Spa Loop 1604 is hiring a friendly, dependable pet bather to provide dogs with a safe and comfortable spa experience. The role includes basic bathing and grooming services, such as bathing, brushing, and nail trims, and supporting professional groomers by bathing their dogs and assisting as needed. The bather will learn about grooming products, tools, techniques, and dogs’ care needs, with the goal of returning pets to their owners clean, healthy, and comfortable. The position also involves following safety protocols and using approved restraint techniques and personal protective equipment; booking appointments and recording services and invoices in kennel software; consulting and communicating with pet parents; and maintaining clean, disinfected, and organized workspaces. When there are no bathing appointments, the bather is expected to help with other facility needs, such as laundry, front-office tasks, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning. Duties may change based on the company’s needs. Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, with the potential for tips on services performed. The company 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 well with others to ensure appointments are completed and guests are cared for.
Communicate effectively and promptly 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 careful observation to assess pets’ needs and report issues as they arise.
Be willing and eager 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 the shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous pet-care or animal experience is preferred but not required; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Perform basic bathing and grooming services, including bathing, brushing, and nail trims, for dogs of different 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 suited to dogs’ grooming needs.
Use approved restraint techniques and personal protective equipment, 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.
Call 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.
Help with other facility duties when there are no bathing appointments, including laundry, front-office assistance, monitoring play spaces, and cleaning.