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Smelly Dog

Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

No prior bathing or daycare experience required. SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Enthusiastic about ... overnight hotel care in a safe and comfortable environment, daily exercise and play in our doggie ...

Smelly Dog

Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

No prior bathing or daycare experience required. SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Enthusiastic about ... overnight hotel care in a safe and comfortable environment, daily exercise and play in our doggie ...

Pet Paradise

Pet Bather - Columbia

Columbia, SC

$13.50/hr

Our Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (aka Canine Behavior ... overnight boarding that feels like home, all under one roof. Located in ten states with more than ...

Pet Paradise Resort

Pet Bather - Columbia

Columbia, SC · On-site

$13.50/hr

Our Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (aka Canine Behavior ... overnight boarding that feels like home, all under one roof. Located in ten states with more than ...

Pet Paradise

Pet Bather - Columbia

Columbia, SC · On-site

$13.50/hr

Our Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (aka Canine Behavior ... overnight boarding that feels like home, all under one roof. Located in ten states with more than ...

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How much do overnight dog bather jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight dog bather in the United States is $14.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight dog bather?

Overnight Dog Bathers are professionals who work during nighttime hours to bathe and groom dogs, often in pet boarding facilities or grooming salons. Their primary responsibilities include washing, drying, brushing, and sometimes performing basic grooming tasks for dogs staying overnight. This role helps ensure that dogs are clean, comfortable, and ready for pickup or further grooming services during regular daytime hours. Overnight shifts can help facilities manage high volumes of pets and maintain cleanliness standards. The job may also involve monitoring the well-being of the animals during their stay.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an overnight dog bather?

To thrive as an Overnight Dog Bather, you need basic knowledge of animal care, safe bathing techniques, and physical stamina, often supported by previous pet care or grooming experience. Familiarity with grooming tools, pet-safe cleaning products, and scheduling or kennel management software is typically required. Patience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you work effectively with both pets and team members during overnight shifts. These skills ensure the safety, comfort, and cleanliness of animals while maintaining efficient operations during nontraditional hours.

What challenges do overnight dog bathers face and how can they be managed?

Overnight dog bathers often encounter challenges such as managing anxious or energetic dogs during late hours, maintaining a consistent workflow when the facility is quieter, and staying alert throughout the night shift. It's important to use calming techniques for nervous dogs, follow established safety protocols, and take scheduled breaks to stay focused. Building a routine and communicating effectively with daytime staff about each dog's needs can also make the shift smoother and more rewarding.
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Dog Bather/Dog Daycare Professional

Smelly Dog

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Seeking people who love dogs and have a passion for pets! Hiring ASAP! Full-time or Part-time available.

Smelly Dog is a fun place to work with friendly, positive people and lots of cute dogs. If you are a hardworking person looking for a great work environment, please send us a resume.

We will train you! No prior bathing or daycare experience required.

SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Enthusiastic about working with pets
  • Respectful towards dogs, employees, and clients
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Personable and able to effectively communicate with staff and clientele
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and work on your feet for 6 – 8 hours.
  • Must be able to hear, see, read and write in English.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SMELLY DOG:

  • A clean, modern, well stocked facility, with top of the line equipment, including Electrical lift tubs and tables, and high powered force dryers
  • Health inspectors brag to us that we have absolutely the CLEANEST facility they've ever seen!
  • We provide top-of-the-line, premium-quality products, including a wide variety of shampoos, plus degreasers, deshedders, fast-dry and dematting solutions, remoisturizers and conditioners...everything you need to get great results on any type of dog breed. Customers, bathers and groomers LOVE our products.
  • A friendly, upbeat, NON-CORPORATE atmosphere, harmonious environment, where you will be appreciated
  • A steady schedule with plenty of hours
  • A generous employee discount on dog food and products
  • Room for growth

Company Description

Smelly Dog is a local, family owned & operated, hotel and healthy pet shop located in central Phoenix. We have been in business since 2005. We are in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility on 7th Street just South of Bethany Home. Our holistic approach to ensuring a healthy, happy pet for our customers includes providing overnight hotel care in a safe and comfortable environment, daily exercise and play in our doggie daycare, wash and groom services in our cage-free salon, and an assortment of super premium, all natural, eco-friendly dog products and foods, as well as fresh-baked dog treats.

We promote a harmonious work environment that encourages learning and growth and a satisfactory feeling of appreciation for our employees. We love dogs AND PEOPLE, especially our employees, at Smelly Dog! We want happy, awesome people to work with us to bring health and happiness to our customers' pets!

Smelly Dog is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE work place.