Bather

You are responsible for bathing, drying, and preparing dogs’ coats for haircuts. You are also responsible for trimming nails, cleaning ears, de-tangling and de-matting neglected coats, expressing anal glands, and performing minor maintenance hair trimming. You are responsible for ensuring that all services are performed in a quality and timely manner, as well as ensuring that all relevant information is communicated to the Groomer and to the client both pre-and post-grooming.

Responsibilities:

• Bathing, brushing, and drying all dogs in a safe and timely manner
• Checking anal glands on all dogs, and express if necessary
• Trimming nails, cleaning ears, and removing eye crust
• Following all special instructions
• Ensuring that all relevant information is reported to the Groomer and client in a timely manner
• Ensuring all special instructions are accurate in our systems
• Ensuring the grooming room is clean, well-supplied, and all equipment is in working order

Starting salary is $16.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years bathing experience.
• Knowledge of Biscuits & Bath and a genuine interest in the well-being of dogs.
• Ability to learn and adhere to the company’s standards and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to juggle a variety of responsibilities, while balancing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of independent decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to water and soaps
• Must be physically fit to lift dogs 50lb +, stand for extended periods of time and perform requirements of the job.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.