Bather

Summary/Objective
The Bather is responsible for supporting the grooming team by bathing dogs, trimming nails, and assisting Groomers with daily salon operations. This role ensures pets are properly cleaned, handled safely, and prepared for grooming services while maintaining a clean and organized salon environment. The Bather plays an essential role in delivering a positive pet and client experience.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bathe dogs according to established salon procedures

• Trim nails safely and appropriately

• Dry dogs using proper equipment and techniques

• Assist Groomers with preparation and handling of pets

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bathing areas and equipment

• Safely restrain and handle animals during bathing and grooming support

• Monitor pets for signs of stress or discomfort and report concerns to supervisor

• Support overall salon operations as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to handle safely and work with animals

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures

• Physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Dependability and punctuality

• Customer service awareness

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment
This position operates in a Retail/Pet Salon environment. The role involves regular interaction with animals, grooming equipment, water, cleaning solutions, and grooming tools. The environment may be wet, noisy, and fast-paced.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

This position requires many types of movement and the handling of heavy items. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, lift, and restrain animals of varying sizes. The role requires frequent use of hands and arms, and the ability to lift and maneuver pets and equipment as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position may be Full-Time or Part-Time.

Scheduling may vary based on business needs.

Travel
This position does not require travel.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• No prior experience required

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One to three years of related experience in a pet salon, grooming environment, or animal care setting