Pet Bather

Pet Bather at Pet Smart

Pet Smart’s Professional Bather (dog bather) is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences, salon services, and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role shares responsibility for store cleanliness, recommending solutions for pet parents, and pet safety standards.

• Paid weekly
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for full-time associates
• Career pathing
• Pet Smart Grooming Academy
• Development opportunities

• Complete Pet Smart’s Splash training and safety certification program.
• Manage the pet parent experience in person, over the phone, and at the sales register.
• Greet pet parents, answer questions, and assist with salon reservations.
• Handle check-in and check-out procedures.
• Independently perform full menu of bath and brush services and standalone services (nail trims, teeth brushing, sanitary services) according to Pet Smart’s standards.
• Suggest health and wellness solutions to pet parents based on pet needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Take action when a sick or injured pet is identified; arrange transport to the veterinarian as needed.
• Recommend, inform, and sell merchandise and services.
• Maintain total store cleanliness standards.
• Assist and work in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in the culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follow all Company Policies and Procedures.

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and safety measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Ability to reach with hands and arms; may include stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing. Depth perception required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, a wet environment with pet hair, and high noise levels. Exposure to live animals is common.

Job summary describes the general nature and level of work; it is not an exhaustive list of duties. Pay is hourly and based on experience, training, skills, or knowledge and store location. Pet Smart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or other protected status.

Applicants must be over 18, where required by local law. For some locations, fair chance laws may apply as required by local ordinances.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Retail