Dog Bath & Groom Prep Specialist

Pawville LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawville LLC is seeking a dedicated Bather to join our grooming team at Pawville Resorts. You will prepare dogs for professional grooming by bathing, drying, and ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.

You will work closely with Pawville Groomers to create a smooth grooming flow, selecting appropriate products by coat type and monitoring dogs for stress or overheating. A compassionate approach and tidy work area are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous pet care or animal-handling experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable handling dogs of different breeds, sizes, temperaments, and coat types.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Bathe dogs according to Pawville grooming standards and each dog’s service needs.
• Properly shampoo, condition, rinse, and dry dogs for grooming.
• Select and use shampoos/conditioners based on coat type and service instructions.
• Perform brushing, combing, and basic coat preparation.
• Assist with nail trimming and ear cleaning when trained.
• Identify health or safety concerns and communicate observations to the Groomer or manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized grooming area between pets.
• Support grooming team to keep appointments on schedule.
• Assist in daycare and other departments as needed.

Skills

Love for dogs

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pawville LLC is seeking a dedicated Bather to join our grooming team at Pawville Resorts. You will prepare dogs for professional grooming by bathing, drying, and ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.

You will work closely with Pawville Groomers to create a smooth grooming flow, selecting appropriate products by coat type and monitoring dogs for stress or overheating. A compassionate approach and tidy work area are essential.