Dog Bather

LH Mercantile; Bristol Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly paychecks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discount

Career Advancement Opportunities

Grooming Academy

Job summary

LH Mercantile in the Chicago suburbs is hiring a Dog Bather to bathe, brush, clip nails, and condition pets, ensuring they are clean, comfortable, and well cared for.

This entry-level role requires no experience, offers flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays, and provides hands-on grooming academy opportunities along with health benefits for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• No experience required for the role.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to handle pets safely and with care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail clipping, and conditioning for pets.
• Monitor pets for stress or health concerns and follow safety procedures.
• Greet pet parents, answer phones, schedule appointments, and follow up on bookings.
• Maintain grooming areas at high cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assist with stocking, engaging with neighbors, and restocking store areas when needed.

Skills

Pet handling

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you have a passion for pets and are looking for a fun, rewarding work environment, come join our Pack!

As a locally owned franchise, we offer the best of both worlds-the structure and resources of a large company combined with the family feel of a neighborhood business. Whether you're starting your career or are an experienced professional groomer ready for a new opportunity, you can find a home with us. Learn more at LHmercantile.com.

Benefits of a Dog Bather:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance (full-time bathers only)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (full-time bathers only)
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discount
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Option to attend our Grooming Academy

What You'll Do:

• Deliver grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail clipping, and conditioning to ensure pets are clean, comfortable, and well cared for.
• Handle pets with care, monitor for signs of stress or health concerns, and always follow proper safety procedures.
• Greet and delight pet parents and pets, answer phones, schedule grooming appointments as needed, and following up on appointments and lapsed neighbors.
• Maintain grooming areas to high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring an inviting environment for pets and neighbors.
• Support the sales floor during downtime by assisting with stocking, engaging with neighbors, maintaining planograms, and other store activities.

What We're Looking For:

• No experience necessary
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines
• Physical ability to lift and move pets up to 50 pounds
• Be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Dog handling experience a plus

About LH Mercantile:

LH Mercantile, LLC is a franchisee of Pet Supplies Plus that currently has 16 locations throughout the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. We offer self-service pet washes and full-service grooming and provide curbside pickup, delivery, and autoship services. We offer a wide selection of food, supplies and accessories for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish and small animals. However, we're mostly proud of our knowledgeable team, who love pets and are eager to help pet parents.

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