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Evening Dog Bathers often encounter challenges such as handling anxious or uncooperative pets, managing multiple bath appointments during peak hours, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace after a busy shift. Success in this role requires patience, strong animal-handling skills, and effective time management. Building rapport with dogs, using calming techniques, and communicating clearly with pet owners and team members can help create a smoother work environment and ensure high-quality care for each pet.

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Evening Dog Bathers are pet care professionals who primarily work during the late afternoon and evening hours to bathe and groom dogs. Their responsibilities typically include washing, drying, brushing, and sometimes light grooming tasks to ensure pets are clean and comfortable. This role is essential for pet grooming businesses that offer extended hours to accommodate clients’ busy schedules. Evening Dog Bathers may also assist with calming anxious pets and maintaining a clean work environment. They play a key role in the overall health and well-being of dogs by keeping their coats and skin in good condition.

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Groom Student/Groom Tech (Bather) - After 4pm - Wag N Wash

WAG N WASH

Bethesda, MD

$18 - $19/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Wag N' Wash rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Splish, splash FIDO needs a bath-after 4 pm.Are you up for wet wagging tails and flying suds in the evening hours? If you love pets, enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere, and are interested in learning to become a Groomer, join our pack for a pawsitively rewarding experience.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Bather/Student Groomer (Groom Tech) working evening shifts only, after 4pm. You'll bring neighborly service and tail-wagging joy to pets and their families. We provide the opportunity to attend our free, paid training through the world-renowned Paragon School or Pet Grooming if you're looking to grow into a Groomer role.

Groom Tech key responsibilities
  • Encourage a bulldog to "gimme the shake!" and celebrate the resulting shower
  • Bathe and style dogs to breed standards using professional grooming tools
  • Receive a free grooming toolkit worth over $600 when you enroll in Paragon
  • Learn and grow through our online grooming program
  • Delight neighbors and pets with brushing, bathing, and nail trimming
  • Keep the grooming space clean, safe, and welcoming
  • Assist store team members during grooming downtime
  • Build lasting relationships with pet parents by recommending products and services
PAWsome Groom Tech candidates will have:
  • A love for pets and a desire to work in a pet-friendly, family-oriented environment
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • This role requires frequent bending/twisting, standing and stooping and the ability to lift and carry up to 40-50 lbs.
  • Comfortable with online learning and video-based training
  • Available to work evening shifts only after 4pm including weekends and holidays
  • Must be at least 18 years old and pass applicable screenings
Why Join Us:
  • Evening-only schedule after 4pm for flexibility and work-life balance
  • Employee discounts on pet products and services
  • Opportunities for pay increases and career growth
  • Promotion-from-within culture
  • Medical, dental & vision plans (Full-Time)
  • Health savings & flexible spending accounts (Full-Time)
  • Paid time off (Full-Time)
About Pet Supplies Plus

At Wag N' Wash, we understand that your cats and dogs are more than just pets, they are cherished members of the family. We are pet lovers too and that's why we are proud to offer 25 locations in 12 states where you can wash 'em, feed 'em, spoil 'em and love 'em!

The mission of Wag N' Wash is to enhance the relationship and bond between companion pets and their guardians through products, services and education supporting a healthy lifestyle for pets. Our duty is to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that pets and their guardians can have on each other.

EOE STATEMENTWe provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

MinUSD $18.00/Hr.MaxUSD $19.00/Hr.Employment Type: PART_TIME

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