Dog Bather – Now Hiring!

Location: Wellington, FL
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience + tips

About Us:

We are a high-touch dog grooming salon in Wellington, FL, offering premium grooming and spa services for all dogs, including elderly and high-anxiety pets. Our team is passionate about providing a safe, stress-free, and welcoming experience for both pets and their owners.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Dog Bather to join our team! You will play a key role in ensuring every pet receives a premium spa experience while maintaining a calm, safe, and comfortable environment. This position requires patience, a passion for animals, and excellent customer service skills to build lasting relationships with our clients.

RESPONSIBLITIES

Animal Care & Handling

Passion for animals—especially dogs and cats— and willingness to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety.
Bathe dogs using proper techniques based on breed and coat type.
Dry and brush out coats to remove tangles and loose fur.
Clean ears, trim nails, and perform light sanitary trims as needed.
Gentle handling is required—forceful, aversive, or aggressive treatment will not be tolerated.
Monitor pets’ behavior and health, reporting any concerns to groomers or management.

Customer Service & Communication

Ability to build trust with customers and ensure their needs are met while following company procedures.
Respond promptly to customer requests and inquiries.
Comfortably communicate with clients, both written and orally, about their pet’s experience and care.
Work to create lifetime clients by providing exceptional service.
Manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact and professionalism.

Teamwork & Work Ethic

Be a team player—assist groomers and other departments as needed.
Maintain a cheerful, friendly, and positive attitude.
Take direction well and apply it independently.
Follow all company procedures and protocols.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tubs, tables, and tools.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work in various conditions, including temperature extremes, outdoor settings, loud noise, and distracting environments.
Comfortable being in close contact with various bodily fluids and getting dirty frequently.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, push, and grasp as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Technical Skills & Attention to Detail

Strong attention to detail, especially with documentation.
Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy.
Comfortable using computer systems, including CRM software, slack or other team communication software

Other duties as assigned.

Perks & Benefits:

✨ Competitive pay + tips
✨ Fun, supportive work environment with a great team
✨ Hands-on experience in the pet grooming industry
✨ Growth opportunities for those interested in advancing into grooming

If you love animals, are eager to learn, and want to be part of a supportive and professional grooming team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today! Send us your resume or stop by in person to introduce yourself.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay
Tips

Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Every weekend
Holidays
Morning shift
No nights
Rotating weekends
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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