Dog Bather

BEST IN SHOW LLC; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

BEST IN SHOW LLC in Gloucester, MA is seeking a reliable Dog Bather to join our grooming salon team. No experience needed — we train the right person. If you love dogs and don’t mind getting a little wet and furry, we want to hear from you.

You’ll wash, dry, and brush coats, assist with basic grooming, and help keep the salon clean and organized. This role values safety, patience with dogs, and teamwork with groomers.

Qualifications

• Animal Handling: calm, patient, safe with dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Physical Stamina: able to stand for extended periods and lift/handle larger dogs.
• Communication: comfortable talking with pet owners and working well alongside groomers.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Washing & Drying: Shampoo, condition, blow-dry, and brush out coats.
• Basic Grooming: Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and perform sanitary trims.
• Health Checks: Look for fleas, ticks, sores, or skin issues and flag them to groomers.
• Salon Upkeep: Sanitize tubs, clean cages, sweep floors, and do laundry.

Skills

Animal Handling

Physical Stamina

Communication

Team Player

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We're looking for a reliable, animal-loving Dog Bather to join our grooming salon team! No experience necessary — we're happy to train the right person. If you love dogs and don't mind getting a little wet and furry, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

• - Washing & Drying: Shampoo, condition, blow-dry, and brush out coats
• - Basic Grooming: Trim nails, clean ears, brush teeth, and perform sanitary trims
• - Health Checks: Look for fleas, ticks, sores, or skin issues and flag them to groomers
• - Salon Upkeep: Sanitize tubs, clean cages, sweep floors, and do laundry

Skills & Qualifications

• - Animal Handling: Calm, patient, and safe with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• - Physical Stamina: Able to stand for extended periods and lift/handle larger dogs
• - Communication: Comfortable talking with pet owners and working well alongside groomers
• - Reliable, punctual, and a team player