Dog Bather Full-Time or Part-Time

PET FOODIE LA • Santa Monica, CA

7h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Foodie LA is hiring an experienced Dog Bather to join our grooming team. This is a hands-on role for someone who already knows their way around a grooming tub — and who wants a stable, friendly place to grow. Many of our best groomers started as bathers, and we promote from within. We are looking for someone who is reliable, gentle with animals, and takes pride in sending every dog home clean, fresh, and happy.

Requirements

• 1+ year of professional dog bathing experience (salon, mobile, or veterinary setting)
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and coat types
• Physical stamina to lift dogs and stand/bend throughout a shift
• Dependable, punctual, and a true team player
• Genuine love for animals and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with breed-specific bathing
• Experience with de-matting
• Desire to train as a groomer

Responsibilities

• Bathe, dry, brush, and prep dogs of all breeds and sizes for grooming
• Safely handle and calm anxious or wiggly pups throughout the bath process
• Perform basic prep work: nail trims, ear cleaning, sanitary clean-ups, and de-shedding treatments
• Keep tubs, dryers, tools, and the work area clean and sanitized
• Communicate with groomers and front desk to keep appointments on schedule
• Help create a calm, low-stress experience for every dog in our care

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive pay — $19–$21/hr plus tips
• Full-time or part-time scheduling
• Clear growth path: we train and promote bathers into groomer roles
• Supportive, animal-loving team in a clean, well-equipped salon
• Employee discounts on pet products and grooming
• Steady, year-round clientele

What This Job Offers

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