Dog Bather

BarkSuds; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

A pet grooming service in Cary, NC is seeking a passionate Dog Bather to perform grooming duties ensuring dogs are clean and neat. The ideal candidate will have professional bathing experience, comfortable communicating with pet owners about concerns. Responsibilities include bathing, trimming nails, and identifying potential health issues in pets. This full-time position requires Saturdays, with a pay range of $12.00 to $15.00 per hour based on experience, and no PTO offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in bathing dogs in a professional setting is required.
• Must be comfortable speaking with dog owners about their pets.
• Experience in sanitary cuts and face trims is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dematting and detangling hair as required.
• Bathing, conditioning, and drying dogs.
• Trimming pets’ nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears.
• Identifying health issues in pets and informing pet owners.

Skills

Dog bathing

Customer communication

Nail trimming

Ear plucking

Job description

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Pay

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour (pay based on experience)

Job Overview

Barksuds BATHER DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an outgoing & passionate Dog washer to perform all washing‑related duties necessary to ensure that dogs are neat, clean, and look their best. The dog bather responsibilities include bathing dogs of various sizes and temperaments, nail trimming (with Dremel and clippers), cleansing anal glands and brushing teeth.

Hours & Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am – 5pm. Saturdays are mandatory. Sundays and Mondays are closed.

Job Type

Full‑time. No PTO.

Responsibilities

• Dematting and detangling hair as required.
• Bathing, conditioning, and drying dogs.
• Ear plucking.
• External anal gland expression.
• Trimming pets’ nails, brushing their teeth, and cleaning their ears.
• Ensuring that all pets are safe during the grooming process.
• Routinely cleaning work areas.
• Recommending suitable products to dog owners.
• Accommodating special requests that dog owners may have.
• Identifying health issues in pets (ear infections, skin conditions, tooth decay) and informing pet owners of these observations.

Qualifications

Experience is REQUIRED, specifically bathing dogs in a professional setting. Resumes must reflect professional experience. Must be comfortable speaking with dog owners about any issues. Experience shaving paw pads; sanitary cuts and face trims are a plus.

If you have grooming experience, please be prepared to show before‑and‑after photos.

Open to being cross trained at the front.