Pet Spa Bathing Specialist: Safe, Efficient, Detail‑Oriented

City Bark; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee pet care discounts

Tips

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NVA Pet Resorts is seeking a Professional Pet Bather to join our Pet Spa team. This part-time role delivers high-quality bathing services with strict sanitation, while communicating clearly with pet parents and team members.

Responsibilities include bathing, coat care, nail trimming, monitoring pet comfort, and maintaining equipment and hygiene to ensure safe, efficient grooming operations across busy schedules.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and gentle in handling.
• Highly reliable and punctual.
• Organized with strong time management.
• Detail-oriented with documentation.
• Comfortable communicating with pet parents.
• Physically capable in a wet, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional bathing services based on client requests.
• Brush out coats, dry pets thoroughly, trim nails, and clean ears.
• Monitor pets for signs of stress, skin conditions, or health concerns.
• Ensure pets receive water and potty breaks during extended appointments.
• Follow all safe handling procedures for nervous or reactive pets.
• Review prior notes and service history before beginning each appointment.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents regarding services and pickup times.
• Document detailed notes in the computer system.
• Alert leadership immediately to any health or safety concerns.
• Clearly communicate with Groomers and Pet Care staff regarding pet location and timing.
• Clean and sanitize bathing and drying areas daily.
• Sweep hair and maintain a tidy workspace.
• Disinfect drying rooms daily.
• Properly measure and dilute all bathing products to company standards.
• Empty, rinse, and sanitize diluted product bottles daily.
• Monitor product expiration dates and manage inventory needs.
• Complete baths efficiently and on schedule.
• Adhere to pricing guidelines and prior service history.
• Maintain tools and bathing equipment.
• Follow pet identification procedures.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliability

Organized

Time management

Detail-oriented

Communication with pet parents

Physical stamina

Job description

NVA Pet Resorts is seeking a Professional Pet Bather to join our Pet Spa team. This part-time role delivers high-quality bathing services with strict sanitation, while communicating clearly with pet parents and team members.

Responsibilities include bathing, coat care, nail trimming, monitoring pet comfort, and maintaining equipment and hygiene to ensure safe, efficient grooming operations across busy schedules.