Pet Bather

PetSmart; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks

Paid time off for full-time associates

Career pathing

PetSmart Grooming Academy

Development opportunities

Job summary

A pet care service provider is seeking a Professional Bather to engage with pet parents while providing salon services. The role includes ensuring store cleanliness, pet safety, and assisting with customer inquiries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours. Experience in a similar role is preferred, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Attention to detail and safety measures required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and their pets during salon services.
• Ensure a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Perform full menu of bath and brush services.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to react under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

PetSmart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon services, and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility for store cleanliness, recommending solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• PetSmart Grooming Academy
• Development opportunities

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon specific services and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role also shares responsibility of store cleanliness, recommending solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Successful completion of PetSmart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone and at the sales register.
• Greets pet parents, answers their questions and assists with making reservations in the salon.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures.
• Independently performs full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services, such as nail trims, teeth brushing, and sanitary services in accordance with PetSmart’s bathing standards and procedures.
• Shares additional health and wellness solutions with pet parents based on pet’s needs.
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

What You’ll Love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it’s helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet’s birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you’ll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re excited you’re interested in joining our team and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. Apply now!

Note

• This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually building a network of talented candidates and are always accepting applications. Contact your local PetSmart store to check which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary describes the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will receive a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. The pay rate will be based on relevant experience, training, skills, or knowledge and store location. PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be over 18 (except where required by local law).