Experienced Dog Bather

Experienced Dog Bather Pet Spa Grooming Patty B Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Pet grooming Dog handling Clean workspace maintenance Dog care Full Job Description We are a busy grooming salon in Gainesville, FL looking for an experienced dog & cat bather to join our team part-time. A bather's responsibilities include: Bathing dogs and cats properly based on coat type and skin needs Drying pets safely and efficiently Brushing and de-shedding Cleaning ears and trimming nails and properly and safely expressing anal glands as needed Assisting groomers with prep work Safely handling pets of different sizes and temperaments Maintaining a clean and organized work area Sanitizing tubs, tools, kennels, and stations throughout the day

Requirements:

Minimum 6 months to 1 year of

PROFESSIONAL

grooming salon experience Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Must know proper bathing, drying, brushing, and basic handling techniques Must be comfortable independently completing the tasks listed above Must be self-motivated and a self-starter Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented MUST have grooming salon experience — home grooming experience will not be considered Cat handling experience is a plus

Schedule:

Flexible days and hours Approximately 15-30 hours per week depending on the weekly grooming schedule Base schedule is typically 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, with opportunity for additional hours based on salon needs and experience Saturdays are required

Compensation:

$15/hour base pay PLUS $10 bonus per short-haired dog completed start-to-finish independently by the bather This is a great position for someone who wants flexible hours while gaining more hands-on salon experience in a busy environment.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Pet Bather:

1 year (Required) Dog handling: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person