Dog Bather

Morris Animal Inn • Morristown, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats. We are now hiring Part-Time and Full-Time Dog Bathers at our Morristown facility. This is a year-round position — not a seasonal role. If you are looking for summer-only employment, please visit our Careers page at morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers and check out our Seasonal Pet Care Specialist opening.

Requirements

• No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential!
• Comfort and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, from the teacup type to the 'are you sure that's not a horse?' and everything in between.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care
• Team-oriented mindset with strong time management skills
• Capable of working in noisy environments and around dog and cat dander, waste, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including reading, comprehending, and analyzing written material
• Weekend and some holiday availability is required

Responsibilities

• Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs using company-provided professional tools and products
• Cleaning ears, trimming nails, and brushing teeth
• Monitoring dogs for safety throughout the grooming process
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners
• Gathering information from pet owners and updating pet records

Benefits

• Hands-on training—no professional grooming experience required
• Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure
• Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care & grooming
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services
• A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions

What This Job Offers

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