Bather Summary
Bather primary duties are to properly bathe and finish pets by using humane practices and minimizing pet stress. Additionally, the Bather is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the groom shop. The Bather works under the supervision of the Senior Groomer and the General Manager.
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM until all scheduled bathing appointments are completed. Sundays and Mondays off.
Primary Duties of Pet Grooming Tech
- Perform bath functions as requested by guest and described on the groom card
- Nail trim
- Nail file
- Fresh breath treatments
- Brush-out
- Bath
- Blow dry
- Ear cleaning
- Sanitary and paw pad trims
- Anal glands
- Bathe pets as described in grooming procedures
- Keep bathing stations stocked with supplies, tools cleaned and ready for use. Report low inventory to Senior Groomer prior to running out of supplies.
- Keep groom shop clean.
- During the work day keep the room safe by wiping up water spills and pet accidents as soon as possible.
- At the end of each workday all hair should be swept/mopped from floor and cleaned from tubs/shower
- Holding cages should be ready for next day’s arrivals
Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required
● High school graduate or GED preferred
● Good oral communication skills
● Previous work experience demonstrating dependability
● Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)
● Self-motivated, independent worker
● Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
● Ability to work in a team environment
● Demonstrated flexibility
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Experience:
- bathing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hixson, TN 37343 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hixson, TN 37343: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
