Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Pet Bather to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a love for animals and a strong commitment to providing exceptional grooming services. As a Pet Bather, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of pets while delivering top-notch bathing experiences for our clients. This role requires both technical skills in pet handling, and a compassionate approach to animal care.

Responsibilities

Perform grooming services including brushing, bathing, clipping nails, cleaning ears and drying pets of various breeds of dogs and other pets.
Assess the condition of pets' coats and skin, providing recommendations for care as needed.
Handle animals safely and comfortably, ensuring their well-being throughout the grooming process.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bathing area, including proper sanitation of tools and equipment.
Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets’ needs, behaviors, and any concerns observed during grooming.
Provide additional services such as nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal glands, and teeth brushing as required.
Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
Stay informed about the latest bathing techniques, trends, and products.
Responsible for keeping equipment clean and cleaning between every animal.
Assist in safely restraining animals for grooming
Keep records of clients
Must have a team work attitude
Maintain a clean work area and help with cleaning duties at the salon.
Be comfortable with following all the rules and procedures.
Be okay with every bath being looked over and assisting in looking over grooms.
Bathers work a full-time schedule with lunch breaks or a split shift.
Must be able to handle a Large Dog!
Must be able to maintain a professional attitude with customers and adhere to a work dress code of scrubs with a smock (we provide smock) on top of scrubs/work clothes.
Must have great hygiene and people skills.
Must be available to work Monday through Saturday.
We are a Vape and Smoke free facility inside and out.
Scrubs with a smock is mandatory with close-toe shoes.

Requirements

Must be able to handle and bathe large dogs.
Proven experience in pet bathing or related fields such as animal care or veterinary assistance is preferred.
Strong skills in dog handling, animal handling, and heavy lifting are essential.
Knowledge of dog training techniques is a plus.
Experience with equine care or kennel management is beneficial but not mandatory.
Excellent communication skills to interact with pet owners professionally and compassionately.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
A genuine love for animals and commitment to their health and happiness.
Paw Avenue bathers are all W-2 employees, no 1099’s will be considered for hire.
Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.

Overview

As a Pet Bather, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of pets while providing exceptional grooming services. You will be responsible for bathing various breeds of dogs ensuring they look and feel their best. This position requires a passion for animal care and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to pet owners.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24,880.00 - $34,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Hourly pay

Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Morning shift
No nights

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Prairieville, LA 70769 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Prairieville, LA 70769: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Paw Avenue Pet Grooming

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