Position: Pet Bather, Light Grooming
Location: McMinnville, TN
Compensation: $10 or more based on experience, 40 hours per week (full-time) and 25-30 hours per week (part-time)
We are a locally owned pet and reptile specialty store looking for a dependable, patient, and quality-focused Pet Bather to join our team. This role requires consistency, kindness toward animals, and pride in producing professional quality grooms.
Important
We strongly prefer in-person applicants who can stop by the store to fill out an application or introduce themselves.
Responsibilities
- Perform full grooms including bathing, brushing, de-shedding, clipping, and trimming
- Complete nail trims, ear cleaning, and sanitary services
- Safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Maintain a calm, clean, and safe grooming environment
- Communicate clearly with pet owners and team members
- Follow store sanitation procedures and grooming SOPs
- Clean grooming area between appointments
- Maintain accurate notes on grooms and services provided
Requirements
- Experience:
- No grooming experience required — we will train the right candidate.
- Prior grooming or animal handling experience is helpful but not required.
- Physical:
- Able to lift 40–50 lbs
- Able to stand on feet continuously throughout the shift
- Comfortable handling small and large breed dogs
- Professional:
- Patient, gentle, and kind with animals
- Punctual and reliable—consistent attendance required
- Diligent with attention to detail and quality work
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain sanitation standards
- Team-oriented, low-drama attitude
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Must be able to work assigned schedule consistently
- Must communicate absences in advance whenever possible
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, family-owned small business
- Grooming room separate from retail but near other animal departments
- Supportive team and respectful workplace culture
Benefits & Perks
- Weekly pay
- Employee discounts
- Stable full-time hours
- Friendly, positive work environment
How to Apply
We encourage you to apply in person at our McMinnville location for priority consideration.
You may also submit your resume or work history online. Photos of any previous grooming or animal-related work are welcome.
We look forward to adding a dependable and animal-loving bather to our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
