Dog Bather

Morris Animal Inn, Inc. • Morristown, NJ

3d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Morris Animal Inn, a family-owned pet resort with multiple North New Jersey locations, is hiring a part-time Dog Bather for its grooming salon in Morristown. The salon provides grooming alongside the company’s pet lodging, training, and daycare services. This role is an opportunity to develop a career in dog grooming; hands-on training is provided, and no professional grooming experience is required. Employees may qualify for an Education Assistance Program to support earning a professional dog grooming certification.

The position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week. The salon operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with shift start times between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Starting pay is $16.50–$18.00 per hour, based on prior professional pet care experience. A transition to full-time work with comprehensive benefits may be possible based on performance and business needs.

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.
• Weekend and some holiday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional pet care experience, which may affect starting pay.
• Interest in earning a professional dog grooming certification; eligible employees may qualify for education assistance.

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’ 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.

Benefits

• Potential transition to a full-time position with medical, dental, and vision benefits, 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.
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services.
• Rewards and Recognition program celebrating staff contributions.
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure.
• Hands-on training.

What This Job Offers

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