What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Bather position at The Pet Wash?
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**Experience Preferred
**A trial day (a couple of hours) will be required prior to any offer of employment
The Pet Wash offers full service grooming as well as self service bathing. We meet, greet and provide services for numerous pets and pet owners every day.
Our schedule is booked several weeks in advance and is based on staff. Therefore we are looking for:
- RELIABLE - DEPENDABLE - PUNCTUAL candidates who care about the job
- FULL-TIME ONLY - 30 plus hours per week
- You MUST have your own reliable and dependable transportation WITH a back-up plan
- You must be able to work Saturdays
- The workday starts at 8:45am and ends when the work is done for the day
You will work with multiple dogs per day with different coats, sizes, ages and temperaments.
You must be willing and able to listen and follow direction regardless of any prior experience you may have.
You must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as bend, reach and lift with ease.
You must be kind, courteous and willing to help whenever and wherever needed.
You must be willing to work as part of a team. We all work together to ensure a positive and safe working environment.
We are looking for the right fit for our team. If you have dog bathing experience, love animals and have a can do attitude, we encourage you to apply.
This is a No Drama workplace!
```Duties:```
- Bathe pets according to specific instructions
- Perform basic grooming tasks such as brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning
- Handle animals safely and compassionately during the entire process
- Ensure the comfort and well-being of pets during their visit
- Set up customers in the self wash stations as needed
- Clean self wash stations as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the entire shop
- Perform all closing and cleaning duties with other staff prior to end of shift
```Requirements:```
- You must have a love for pets
- You must be 18 years of age or older and finished with High School
- You must want to work in the pet grooming industry
- Previous experience in pet bathing is preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care and grooming techniques preferred
- Ability to handle animals of various sizes and temperaments with care and compassion
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- You must be able to stand for long periods of time
- You must be able to bend, reach and lift with ease
- You must get along well with others
Skills:
- Pet care
- Pet grooming
- Animal care
**Please Do Not call the business regarding this job posting
Benefits
- Tips
- Accrued Sick Time
- Grooming Discount
Thank you for taking the time to read through this post.
Sincerely, The Pet Wash Team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- (4 months Preferred): 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Woodinville, WA 98072 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18