Experienced Pet Bather

About us:

Barking Muse is a full-service pet provider located in Sugarland, Texas. We are looking for a Dog bather to join our growing team. Our new Team Member will be an integral part of the growth of our local business, while providing exceptional care for our clients and their pet. Are you looking for a workplace where you are valued and provided with the resources needed to succeed and thrive in your career? Do you want room to grow and the opportunity to make a positive impact? Join us today!

For more information, please visit www.Barkingmuse.com. We 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.

Candidates must be flexible in working weekends and holidays. All candidates must be 18 years or older.

At our company, we value our employees and offer commission plus tips. We also provide opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about working with animals and providing exceptional grooming services, we would love to hear from you.

A Day In The Life:

The role of the bather is a little bit wrangler, a little bit lifeguard and a little bit sloppy kiss getter. You’ll help our canine guests feel their best and go home smelling like a new dog. You help our friends smile when their pet parents come to pick them up because they feel like a million bucks. You’ll get wet. You’ll have some fur on you. You’ll probably be exhausted, but you also enjoy the joy of seeing our furry friends be a whole new dog! And let’s not forget - you’re probably going to scoop some poop, clean up some pee, go home with some fur on you and get lots of sloppy kisses!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all pets are bathed and that client’s requests are met (within our limitations as a bather)
• Bath services include: Bathing pet per pet parents request, brush out, drying, Nail trims, and ear cleaning.
• Communicate with pet parents to alert them about their services, pick-ups, and any needed info regarding the service.
• Bathers need to be professional and detailed when communicating with Pet parents either in person, via text/email or report cards.
• Bathers should be computer literate as notes need to be made for any important information that would be useful to the other employees, including the pet stylist or management team.
• Bathers are not to give haircuts of any kind. Those are the sole responsibility of the Groomer. This includes but isn’t limited to sanitary trims, and feet/feathers.
• Baths must be completed in a timely manner. Time management is key to be a successful bather.
• Properly maintain all bathing supplies.
• Promptly notify the manager if supplies are needed (bandana, shampoos, etc). Take inventory of items weekly to ensure we do not run out of products.
• Ensure all products are up to date and not expired.
• Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following standards of cleaning and disinfecting bathing areas. See below for details.
• Cleaning is essential: All hair must be swept off floor in a timely manner. Bathing and drying rooms must be cleaned before going home. Bathing/Grooming area must be tidy (windows cleaned, floor mopped, computer station cleaned.)
• Disinfecting of drying rooms is crucial. Use disinfectant daily on all drying rooms.
• All bathing products are to be measured and diluted to standards
• All diluted bottles with product need to be dumped, rinsed and thoroughly cleaned out daily
• Monitor guest’s health while bathing. Report any unusual concerns to a lead, manager on duty, or General Manager
• Ensure the pet has water and a chance to “go potty” if he or she is in the bathing area for over 2 hours.
• Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling pets, particularly aggressive pets
• Pay specific attention to room tags, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.)
• Adhere to company pricing guidelines.
• Bathers need to review all prior notes and past pricing before completing the service.
• Effectively communicate to pet care staff that pets are in the grooming area.
• Adhere to procedures in identifying pets while they are in the Spa (groom cards, name bands, etc.)
• Promptly give any laundry to pet care so that it can be cleaned.
• Consult with other departments

Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities:

• A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety.
• Focuses on safe and gentle handling. Forceful, aversive, aggressive handling, vocalizing or treatment will not be tolerated.
• Customer Service Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to request for service and assistance. Build trust with customers.
• Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog. Works to make these “lifetime clients”.
• Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy
• Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary
• Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude
• Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to take direction well and apply it independently
• Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound.
• Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently.
• Physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: TBD

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tips will be given after 60 days of employment

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends and holidays included

Ability to Relocate:

• Sugar Land, TX 77478: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Hourly pay
• Tips

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sugar Land, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person