Bather

Sandy Hill Kennels; California (MO); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Hill Kennels is seeking a friendly pet bather to join our passionate team of pet lovers. Starting pay is $14.00/hr with the potential for tips on services performed, and a focus on providing pets with a safe, comfortable spa experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable, with a willingness to learn and grow in a supportive, team-driven environment that values safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Team player works well with others to ensure appointments are completed and guests are cared for.
• Good communicator can effectively communicate with team members, groomers, management, and pet parents.
• Tech savvy comfortable with kennel software and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Bathing: perform basic bathing and grooming services for dogs of various sizes and coats.
• Support for grooming staff by bathing dogs and lending a hand as needed.
• Maintain a clean, disinfected workspace and record services and invoicing accurately.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Tech savvy

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Desire to learn

Animal experience

Dog friendly

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Sandy Hill Kennels is looking for a friendly pet bather to join our passionate team of pet lovers! Starting pay is $14.00/hr with the potential for tips on services performed. Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and dependable, with a focus on providing pets a safe and comfortable spa experience! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.

Duties include:

• Bathing: Performing basic bathing and grooming services (bathing, brushing, and nail trims, etc.) on a variety of dog sizes and coat types
• Helping Hand: Providing support for our professional grooming staff, including bathing their dogs and providing an extra hand when needed
• Growth and Knowledge: Developing a familiarity with a variety of grooming products, tools, and techniques, and their appropriate uses; willingness and desire to expand your knowledge on the care of dogs and their varied grooming needs; providing top notch services to return pups to their owners in a clean, healthy, and comfortable state
• Safety First: Utilizing approved restraint techniques and PPE. Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our guests—and ourselves!
• Scheduling: Booking appointments, as well as recording services and invoicing in kennel software
• Client Communication: Performing consultations with pet parents regarding bathing services, and advising them on the best services we can offer based on their dog’s condition and coat type; Calling and communicating with pet parents regarding their dogs’ services and any issues encountered during their appointment
• Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean workspace; leaving grooming workspaces clean, disinfected, and organized and ready for the next day’s appointments
• Keeping Busy: Performing other duties in the facility as needed when there are no bathing appointments (including but not limited to: laundry, front office help, monitoring play spaces and cleaning) at the groomers’ or general manager’s discretion–bathers are expected to be helping out at all times when they are not bathing dogs!

Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

If you feel that you are reliable, willing to learn, and have a service first attitude and an unmatched love for animals we encourage you to apply with us! Benefits for all team members at Sandy Hill Kennels include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits available for full time employees like medical/vision/dental plans and 401k.

Requirements

The perfect candidate for bather will embody these qualities:

• Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all appointments are completed and our guests are cared for
• Good Communicator: Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, groomers, management, and pet parents
• Tech Savvy: Comfort with computers and technology and learning/operating kennel software
• Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Uses keen observation skills to assess pets’ needs, and to report any issues as they arise
• Desire to Learn: Hungry to develop your skills and expand your knowledge
• Animal Experience: Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required. Love for animals a must! We are happy to train the right candidate.
• Dog Friendly: Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds—we see it all!
• Physical Stamina: An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time; able to lift and handle dogs of all sizes and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job!