Bather - West Hollywood

Bowie Barker; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K

Employee Discounts

Training Opportunities

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Bowie Barker is seeking experienced Dog Bathers for our flagship West Hollywood location. You’ll work with a grooming team to ensure pups leave clean, happy, and ready for their close-up, while upholding safety and high standards of care.

Ideal candidates love dogs, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and take pride in delivering exceptional care with strong communication and teamwork. Competitive hourly rate and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional dog bathing experience.
• Passion for dogs and love of what you do.
• Strong understanding of dog handling, coat types, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to stand for long hours.
• Always looking to elevate skills and grow with the Bowie Barker brand.
• Familiar with Bowie standard systems and safety protocols.
• Positive, reliable, coachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform all bathing services from start to finish: bathing, brushing, drying, nail clipping, and dematting.
• Maintain a clean, calm, and safe work environment for dogs and teammates.
• Ensuring the physical safety of team members and dogs throughout service.
• Communicate with clients to understand preferences, ensure satisfaction, and provide educated upsells of add-ons and products.
• Deliver excellent service that makes every client and pup leave happy.
• Batcing 7–10 dogs per day while maintaining Bowie standards of care and quality.
• Support overall shop operations and assist with daily tasks as needed.
• This position may involve additional duties as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

Skills

Dog Bathing

Passion for Dogs

Safety Practices

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Skill Elevation

Job description

About Bowie Barker

Dogs make us happy, and we want to return that love by keeping them just as happy and healthy. That’s why we started Bowie Barker — a modern dog bath and barber reimagining what grooming can be.
At Bowie, we’re bringing style and simplicity to the grooming world with a clean, elevated space and an easy app-based booking system. Whether pet parents pop in for a DIY wash or trust our skilled grooming pros for a full-service experience, we make every visit stress‑free, safe, and full of tail wags.
We’re proud to be growing a passionate team that shares our mission to make every dog look and feel their best — and every pet parent’s life a little easier.

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Dog Bathers to join our flagship West Hollywood location and play a key role in shaping the future of the Bowie Barker brand.
This position is ideal for someone who loves dogs, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional care and results. You’ll work closely with our grooming team to ensure every pup leaves clean, happy, and ready for their close‑up — while maintaining the highest standards of safety, communication, and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform all bathing services from start to finish:bathing, brushing, drying, nail clipping, and dematting
• Maintain a clean, calm, and safe work environment for dogs and teammates
• Ensuring the physical safety of team members and dogs throughout service
• Communicate with clients to understand preferences, ensure satisfaction, and provideeducated upsells of our add‑ons and productsthat benefit their pup and enhance their overall experience
• Ensuring the physical safety of team members and dogs throughout service
• Deliver excellent service that makes every client and pup leave happy
• Work efficiently and confidently, bathing7–10 dogs per daywhile maintaining Bowie standards of care and quality
• Support overall shop operations and assist with daily tasks as needed

This position may involve additional duties as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security

• This position may involve additional duties as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security

Qualifications

• Minimum1 year of professional dog bathing experience
• Must have apassion for dogsand a genuine love for what you do
• Strong understanding of dog handling, coat types, and safety practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skillsAble to stand for long hours (no heavy lifting — all tubs have walk‑up ramps and tables are hydraulic!)
• Someone who’salways looking to elevate their skillsand grow with the brand
• Flexible and eager to learn theBowie standard systems and processes, including safety protocols, quality expectations, service timing, and overall flow
• A positive, reliable, and coachable attitude — we care as much about mindset and consistency as we do about technical skill

Hourly Rate:$19.50–$20.50/hour (based on experience) + Tips

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and 401K
• Employee discounts on all products and services
• Ongoing training, including opportunities for trim training and professional growth
• Work with a kind, supportive team that truly loves what they do

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe environment for all employees and clients. The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.