Dog Bather

Note: Shamrock Ranch is listed for sale, so please consider this position potentially temporary. Please don't let that discourage you from applying, though, as this could still be a great opportunity for you to gain useful experience working with dogs, and we continue to operate normally until we hear otherwise. Work permit required for applicants under 18 years of age.

Note: we accept dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

Pay starts at $20.00/hr, increases to $21.00/hr after 90-day probation period.

Availability

• Must be able to work Monday through Friday and some weekends
• Holiday availability preferred dependent on business needs

Required Qualifications

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. unattended
• Comfortable working with all breeds/behaviors
• Patience and compassion

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with basic salon safety
• Knowledge of all breeds
• Brushing/detangling experience
• Paw and sanitary trim experience

Responsibilities

• Bathe and dry dogs
• Clean dogs' ears
• Trim dogs' nails
• Interact with customers during drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as over the phone
• Clean the salon as needed

We Need Someone Who

• Can "read the room" and adapt to situations accordingly
• Can work independently without overstepping their bounds
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Feels comfortable interacting with customers, even in stressful situations
• Knows a lot about dogs and has interest in them and their wellbeing
• Knows when to ask questions and when to ask for help
• Learns quickly and shows initiative to get hands-on experience while training
• Pays strong attention to detail

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working with aggressive animals?

Work Location: In person