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The Pawber Shop

Professional Dog Bather

Pay: $32,240/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Elgin, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$29,825 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Professional Dog Bather The Pawber Shop Elgin, IL Job Details Part-time $15 - $16 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Tools provided Qualifications Pet care Companion animal handling Customer service In-person customer service Pet grooming High school diploma or GED Dog handling Animal handling Animal care Phone etiquette Professionalism Full Job Description We are looking for a friendly and outgoing member to add to our team! Must have a love for dogs and must be a hard worker! Experience in the grooming industry would be a HUGE plus but any experience with working with dogs is a must. Must have great customer service skills and be extremely patient. Being a bather includes answering phones, making appointments washing the dogs, nail trims, brush outs, ear cleanings, cleaning around the shop and more. We are family owned and take a lot of pride in our shop. We stay very busy and need a reliable team member to grow with us. The hours vary but are Monday- Saturday, 24-30 hours. We offer competitive pay, 15-16 an hour plus tips. After 3 months you will get an additional 10% commission on completed services. We are closed every major holiday, Never work a Holiday again. Please message or email us for more information.

Hours per week:

24-30

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid training Tools provided

Compensation Package:

Commission pay

Tips Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person