Dog Bather

MORRIS ANIMAL INN, INC.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Education Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Rewards & Recognition program

Job summary

Morris Animal Inn in Morristown is hiring part-time dog bathers for our grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, and brush dogs using professional tools, while ensuring safety and sanitary conditions throughout the grooming process. Weekend and some holiday availability is required.

No professional grooming experience is required—hands-on training is provided. Potential for transition to full-time with comprehensive benefits and education assistance for professional dog grooming certification.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, from small to large.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety protocols and update records.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care.
• Comfort working in a noisy environment with dog/cat dander, waste, and cleaning chemicals.
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions with grooming tools.
• Weekend and some holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs using provided tools and products.
• Cleaning ears, trimming nails, brushing teeth.
• Monitoring dogs for safety during grooming.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary work area.
• Collaborating with team to ensure a positive pet-owner experience.
• Collecting information from pet owners and updating records.

Skills

Dog handling

English communication

Cleaning & sanitation

Customer service

Job description

Description

Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats.

We're now hiring Part-Time Dog Bathers for our busy Grooming Salon in Morristown!

Schedule: Part-time position (up to 29 hours per week). Our salon operates Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with shift start times between 7:00 AM-11:00 AM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay: Starting rate is $16.50 - $18.00/hour, based on prior professional pet care experience.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in dog grooming! Employees may qualify for our Education Assistance Program to support earning a professional dog grooming certification.

What You'll Be Doing

• Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs using company-provided professional tools and products
• Cleaning ears, trimming nails, and brushing teeth
• Monitoring dogs for safety throughout the grooming process
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners
• Gathering information from pet owners and updating pet records

Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer

• Hands-on training—no professional grooming experience required
• Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure
• Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care & grooming
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services
• A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions

What We're Looking For

• Experience and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, from the teacup type to the 'are you sure that's not a horse?' and everything in between.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care
• Work in a noisy environment around dog and cat dander, waste, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand for extended periods, frequent bending and repetitive hand and arm motions with grooming tools
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety protocols, interact with pet owners, and maintain accurate records
• Lift and restrain dogs up to 40 lbs on your own, with help for larger dogs
• Weekend and some holiday availability is required

At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care. To learn more and view all current openings, visit our Careers Page: https://www.morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers/