Pet / Dog Bather - I or II

OVERVIEW

Dog & Hydrant in Windsor is looking for new professionals to join our team! Our business is growing quickly and we are seeking additional crew members to join our top-rated, high-end dog spa in the heart of Sonoma County. Dog & Hydrant maintains a welcoming and professional environment while providing premium grooming services in a timely manner. In peak season, we provide services for 50 dogs a day. At D&H we use only state-of-the-art equipment and have an impressive new facility unlike any other in Northern California. Please visit our website at dogandhydrant.com and also view our excellent reviews on social media to get a better feel for our business practices. Dog & Hydrant is proud to have been awarded the title of Sonoma County's Best Dog Groomer in 2020 and 2022 by the Press Democrat. Join our team and work with some of the best in the industry! D&H currently has two openings for a full-time Bather I or II.

BATHER I or II POSITION

D&H is seeking a full-time Bather / Dog Washer. Prior bathing or kennel experience is preferred, and animal handling experience is required. A Bather's principal duties are washing and drying dogs, but also expect about 30% of your time to be spent cleaning and practicing proper hygiene practices throughout the shop with your fellow Bathing Team. This is a labor-intensive position and our Bathers work very hard physically. Compensation is $18-$20 hourly, based on experience for full-time. Bathers also receive a scaled tip-share after 30 days on the job, which typically averages an additional $0.50-$1 an hour, in addition to the base hourly rate. We do not work on commission. D&H is an equal opportunity employer.

The required shifts for this position are as follows:

• Full-Time: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30am to 6pm.

OR

• Full-Time: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9am to 5:30pm.

• Saturdays are required for all employees.
• Occasional Saturdays may finish slightly earlier or later.
• On the second Saturday of every month there is a staff meeting with a 8:30am start time.
• Overtime hours are regularly available.

Motivated and dedicated Bathers will have advancement opportunities to learn additional skills, including the trade of dog grooming. For example, our Bather who was hired in 2018 advanced to multiple positions and is now a Groomer II in our Salon, another Bather hired in 2019 was promoted to the position of BathingRoom Supervisor for one year and then advanced to a Groomer’s Apprentice III, and an additional Bather hired in 2022 is now a Groomer’s Apprentice II in our Salon. We highly prefer to promote from within our company, but advancements like those listed above are merit-based and not guaranteed.

**If you would like to be considered for this position, please include your resume and a short cover letter with your application.**

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior dog bathing experience is preferred
• Prior animal handling experience is required
• Ability to work efficiently (hustle!) and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Take pride in customer care and satisfaction from behind the scenes
• Willingness to work physically hard and unafraid to get dirty
• Maintain a positive attitude with open communication
• Be on-time, reliable, and responsible for your shift
• Have a professional demeanor and be willing to work as a team
• General computer literacy
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate notes
• A drive to grow your grooming knowledge/skills and elevate your career
• Must have a deep love and respect for animals
• Have reliable transportation
• Speak fluent English
• Ability to safely lift 40lbs
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and out of high school.
• Legally able to work in the US

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20