Dog Bather

Job Overview

Bark and Purr Pet Grooming & Boarding is Allen's premier pet wellness destination, and we're a certified Fear-Free grooming salon. Our bathers are the foundation of every great groom, we're looking for someone with a calm, caring hand who takes real pride in getting every pet table-ready and comfortable before they ever reach the groomer's table. No prior professional bathing experience required, we train you on our process; what matters is how you handle a nervous pet and how reliable you are.

What you'll do

• Bathe, dry, and brush each pet to a table-ready standard using our breed-appropriate, Bark and Purr-approved process, and perform hygiene services (nails, ears, teeth).

• Perform pre-bath coat evaluations and flag mats, skin issues, or anything unusual to the assigned groomer.

• Watch for Fear, Anxiety & Stress (FAS) signals and respond per Fear-Free protocol; never leave a pet unattended on the table, in the tub, or under a dryer.

• Keep a bathed, dried, ready dog waiting for your groomer so nobody stands around, timing and pacing matter here.

• Log your work in Compass (our shop system) as you go, this is how the whole team stays coordinated and how your own progress gets tracked.

• Sanitize tubs, tables, and tools between every pet, restock supplies, and help keep the bathing room clean and calm.

• Help care for boarding pets in your charge, walked, watered, and comfortable.

What we're looking for

• A genuine love for animals and a calm, caring presence around anxious pets.

• Comfortable working in a wet, humid environment; able to stand for extended periods and safely lift and handle dogs of varying sizes.

• Manual dexterity for nail trimming, ear cleaning, and brushing.

• Reliable and punctual, our schedule depends on every bather showing up on time.

• Fear-Free certification is company-sponsored, no prior certification required.

Compensation & perks

• Hourly rate per offer letter, with a real path to commission on the baths you personally handle as you hit early performance milestones.

• Pet Care Benefit: employee dogs attend daycare at no cost during your shift.

• Personal Pet Grooming: use of shop equipment for your own pets when available.

• Retail Discount: employee discount on all Bark and Purr products.

• Training Sponsorship: company-sponsored Fear-Free certification and industry training.

Come join the pack

If you love animals and want a calm, structured place to build real skills, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and become part of the Bark and Purr family.

Bark and Purr is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to any protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tools provided
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• pet bathing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person