Dog Bather

Morris Animal Inn • Morristown, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Morris Animal Inn is hiring a part-time Dog Bather for its grooming salon in Morristown, New Jersey. The role involves bathing, drying, and brushing dogs; performing basic care such as ear cleaning, nail trimming, and teeth brushing; and monitoring dogs’ safety during grooming. Bathers also maintain a clean and sanitary workspace, collaborate with coworkers, and gather information from pet owners and update pet records.

The position offers hands-on training, and professional grooming experience is not required. Employees may qualify for an Education Assistance Program to support professional development and earning a dog grooming certification. A transition to full-time work with benefits may be possible based on performance and business needs.

The salon operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shifts start between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The starting pay is $16.50–$18.00 per hour, depending on prior professional pet care experience.

Requirements

• Experience and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment around dog and cat dander, waste, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending and repetitive hand and arm motions with grooming tools.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety protocols, interact with pet owners, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to lift and restrain dogs weighing up to 40 pounds independently; assistance is available for larger dogs.
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional pet care experience; pay is based in part on this experience.
• Interest in pursuing a professional dog grooming certification.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, dry, and brush dogs using company-provided professional tools and products.
• Clean dogs’ ears, trim their nails, and brush their teeth.
• Monitor dogs for safety throughout the grooming process.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to provide a positive experience for pets and their owners.
• Gather information from pet owners and update pet records.
• Perform cleaning duties related to animal care.

Benefits

• Potential transition to a full-time position with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match, based on performance and business needs.
• Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care and grooming; employees may qualify.
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services.
• Rewards and Recognition program celebrating staff contributions.
• Hands-on training.
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure.

What This Job Offers

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