Pet Bather/Brusher

Holidaybarn; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fun team activities

Job summary

Holiday Barn in Glen Allen, Virginia, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their grooming team, providing spa services like baths, anti-shedding treatments, and more for pets.

The role demands flexibility as the resort is open 7 days a week. Ideal candidates should have a passion for animals, be dependable, and willing to assist in other areas. Excellent working environment with fun activities and a commitment to professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified grooming school or previous training is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift and move larger dogs safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform baths, grooming, and spa services for pets.
• Assist in other facility areas as needed.
• Work as part of a team to maintain the facility.

Skills

Ability to bathe and groom pets

Flexibility to work holidays and weekends

Dependability and enthusiasm

Education

Graduation from a certified grooming school

Job description

All communication will be via email. While we are excited to meet you, please keep our lobbies and phone lines clear for pet parents.

Do you love giving dogs and cats soothing baths or helping them feel better with shed treatments? Our grooming departments have given us the opportunity to "beautify" some of Richmond's most fashionable pets for over 50 years! Our grooming departments bathe and de‑mat, provide anti‑shedding treatments, anal gland expressions, pedicures and teeth brushing, along with a variety of other "spa" services.

Responsibilities

Work hands‑on with dogs and cats, perform baths, dry, de‑mat, finish pets professionally, apply anti‑shedding treatments, perform anal gland expressions, pedicures, teeth brushing, and other "spa" services. We also require assistance in other areas of the facility as needed.

Requirements

• We will provide training, but graduation from a certified grooming school or other previous training is a plus!
• Flexibility! We are a resort business, open 7 days a week. Candidates must be able to work a flexible workweek, including working major holidays, Mondays, and weekends. Candidates must also be willing to help our pack members in other areas of the facility when needed.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high volume environment.
• Ability to bathe, dry, de‑mat, and finish pets in a professional manner.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, with frequent walking and ability to lift larger dogs.
• Dependability, enthusiasm, and someone seeking a company with strong values.

This workplace is moderately and physically demanding. Candidates must have the ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, be able to bend, stoop, reach, and stretch, along with the ability to move pets within the facility, vehicles, up and down stairs, and in and out of enclosures. The workplace is typified as a loud working environment - barking dogs, high‑pressure dryers, etc.

Holiday Barn is a drug‑free workplace.

Holiday Barn is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• The joy of working with pets.
• Excellent working environment with fun days such as cookouts, employee scavenger hunts, and more.

Holiday Barn offers competitive compensation, training, company‑provided and maintained supplies and equipment, and the opportunity to work at a company with strong values and professionalism for both our customers and our employees.