Professional Dog Bather

Professional Dog BatherJob description

Woofinwaggle is eagerly looking to add an experienced dog bather to our facility in North Raleigh. Woofinwaggle is a fun, loving, and playful team atmosphere where our focus is pampering pups! We are looking to add an outgoing dog lover who has some dog experience to our team. This would be a part - time position.

Our Core Values are:

• We love & treat everyone’s dogs like they are our own
• Only the BEST for our BEST friends
• We are committed to high quality products
• Teamwork makes the Dreamwork, we work best when we are supporting each other. If someone needs help with something, we jump in and help and everyone returns the favor!
• Honesty & Trust are key! We let dog parents know how their dogs are doing and clearly communicate to build trust. We also build trust with each other on the team.

Our location serves a wide variety of dogs of all sizes and breeds. Our spa includes 6 hydraulic lift tubs for bathing dogs, all-natural dog shampoos and washes, blow dryers and more. We are proud to be the only dog wash in Raleigh to offer all human grade bath products made in the US, as well as Certified USDA Organic product lines.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform dog bathing services, including brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland cleaning, bathing and drying.
• Ensuring all dogs are scrubbed clean and completely dry! We double and triple check to make sure each dog is really dry!
• Assist in check in and check out procedures
• Interact with dog parents in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service and addressing their grooming-related inquiries.
• Suggest grooming products to dog parents
• Follow the Woof’s grooming & bathing policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure quality and consistency in all areas of the Spaw.
• Maintain a clean and organized area, including disinfecting & sanitizing tools and equipment, along with daily cleaning of the Spaw & Boutique.
• Assist in Identifying health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions, or tooth decay, and informing either pet owners or Spaw Managers of these observations.
• Assist in closing which comprises of cleaning kennels, vacuuming, cleaning and sterilizing tubs, blowing out dog hair from every corner :) helping to make the place sparkle!

Qualifications:

• Must be a dog lover!
• Previous experience working with animals, such as volunteering at a shelter, pet sitting, or assisting in a grooming salon is required. Must have some experience with face trims and other types of trims.
• Passion for animals and genuine interest in pursuing a career in the pet area.
• Basic knowledge of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices
• Ability to handle and restrain pets of various sizes and temperaments with care and compassion.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with pet parents and team members
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy pets and perform repetitive tasks. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 40 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required. We are closed Sundays & Mondays! This position will be required to work evenings (some nights we close at 7pm).

Pay range $10 - $14 per hour plus tips. Benefits include 401K & Free telehealth.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you own any dogs? If so, what type of dog is it and what are their names :)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required)

Work Location: In person