Dog Bather

Canine Wellness Center; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Supportive, experienced team in a busy, growing company

Job summary

Canine Wellness Center in Closter, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Dog Bather to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for dog grooming and be committed to building a long-term career in this field. Responsibilities include preparing dogs for grooming, adhering to sanitary procedures, and ensuring their safety. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to lift larger dogs. The position offers various benefits and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and lift large dogs (up to 50lb).
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Team player, calm, patient, and confident with dogs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dogs for grooming.
• Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the dogs at all times.
• Clean kennels or grooming areas as required.
• Assist staff with check in and check out.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Time management

Calm and patient with dogs

Reliable and punctual

Friendly communicator

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Benefits/Perks
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive, experienced team in a busy, growing company

Job Summary Join our pack! We’re hiring a part-time Dog Bather — experience preferred! Long-term growth: Bather → Assistant Groomer → Professional Groomer (we sponsor training & certification). We’re looking for applicants who are committed to building a long-term career in dog grooming and excited to grow with us. If you are reliable, have great time management skills, want to become a groomer and have a love for dogs, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare dogs for grooming
• Adhere to strict sanitary and cleaning procedures
• Ensure the safety of the dogs at all times
• Clean kennels or grooming areas, as required
• Assist staff with check in and check out

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and lift large dogs (up to 50lb)
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Team player
• Calm, patient, and confident with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Reliable and punctual; committed to a consistent part-time shift (7:30–5:30)
• Friendly, clear communicator with teammates and dog parents