Bather

Village Pet Care LLCPhoenix, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Foothills Pet Resort is seeking a friendly pet bather to join their passionate team of pet lovers. The starting pay is $15.15/hr with the potential for tips. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable, focusing on providing pets a safe and comfortable spa experience. The resort aims to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment with a focus on productive teamwork. The listed duties and responsibilities are basic requirements and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on evolving company needs. Applicants who are reliable, willing to learn, have a service-first attitude, and an unmatched love for animals are encouraged to apply.

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! (Animal Experience)
  • Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds (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 (Physical Stamina)

Nice To Haves

  • Previous petcare/animal experience

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 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 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
  • Following established safety protocols to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff
  • Booking appointments, as well as recording services and invoicing in kennel software
  • Performing consultations with pet parents regarding bathing services
  • Advising pet parents on the best services 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 plans (for full time employees)
  • Vision plans (for full time employees)
  • Dental plans (for full time employees)
  • 401k (for full time employees)
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