Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in District of Columbia

Animal Groomer and Bather bathes and grooms animals. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Animal Groomer and Bather has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Animal Groomer and Bather works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pet Bather / Apprentice Groomer
  • Patrick's Pet Care
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • About us

    Patrick's Pet Care is a small business in RETAIL_CONSUMER_PRODUCTS in Washington, DC. We are professional, agile and professional.

    Our work environment includes:

    • Modern office setting
    • Food provided
    • Growth opportunities

    About us

    Patrick’s Pet Care began in 2012 as a dog walking, pet sitting, and dog day care company. We have received numerous #1 “Best of DC” awards and “Top Pet Care Provider” accolades in publications such as Washington City Paper, Washingtonianmagazine, Washington Business Journal, and the Washington Post; we have earned hundreds of five-star reviews on Yelp, Google, and Facebook. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have rebranded and pivoted to become a canine-human-enrichment company that provides Dog Montessori School, Fear-Free Dog Grooming, Enrichment Dog Walking, and Force-Free Dog Training. We are committed to celebrating the human-animal bond and we are resolved to do so with science-based fear-free, force-free, and pain-free practices.

    As the first and only Fear-Free Grooming Salon and Dog Montessori School in the nation’s capital, the demand for our services is increasing exponentially. That is where you come in! We are seeking fun, flexible, and goal oriented individuals to join our team. Patrick’s Pet Care is a mission-driven, women-managed, and certified gay-owned business that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Everyone who works here is paid well, with generous benefits, and the expectations are high.

    We are looking for an experienced Pet Bather / Apprentice Groomer to join our team. This position is the entry level position for anyone interested in starting on the multi-year path to ultimately becoming a groomer or stylist. This is a team oriented position, and involves working cooperatively with other fear-free groomers in a busy salon on a daily basis.The foundation for the best quality grooming is bathing and drying properly and that's where this position starts. We provide the training! The apprentice position is focused on bathing and drying dogs, as well as nail trimming and similar services. After training, the technician is expected to bathe and dry 7 to 10 dogs per shift, depending on fur type, fur condition, breed standard, and customer requests. There is significant future growth potential for this role, including scholarships to attend grooming school while working.

    Responsibilities:

    • Performing routine and specific grooming services for pet dogs including but not limited to bathing, brushing, ear cleaning, gland expression, drying, nail trimming, and once fully trained, other specialized grooming services and add-ons, while on a schedule
    • Perform basic health checks on pets
    • Monitor pets for signs of distress or illness
    • Creating a comfortable and relaxing experience during each pet’s grooming appointment
    • Provide customer service to pet owners
    • Following Fear-Free grooming protocols and certification Requirements (and becoming Fear-Free certified at company expense within 90 days of hire)
    • Working with the Force-Free certified dog trainers on staff to help dogs who have fears of grooming overcome those fears and reach grooming goals
    • Assist in taking photos & videos of the grooming process as well as your completed work
    • Maintaining clean and organized personal work area and tools
    • Ensure that all safety protocols are followed

    Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

    Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 4 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • After school
    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • No weekends

    Supplemental pay types:

    • Bonus pay
    • Commission pay
    • Tips

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Washington, DC 20017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):

    • What's the number one most appealing thing about this job, to you? Pick only one.

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:

    • personal pet ownership: 1 year (Required)
    • customer service: 1 year (Required)

    Language:

    • English (Required)

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Preferred)
    • Night Shift (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 30 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Compensation package:

    • Bonus opportunities
    • Commission pay
    • Tips

    Schedule:

    • 4 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • No weekends

    Application Question(s):

    • What's the number one most appealing thing about this job, to you? Pick only one.

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:

    • personal pet ownership: 1 year (Required)
    • customer service: 1 year (Required)

    Language:

    • English (Required)

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Preferred)
    • Night Shift (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 10 Days Ago

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Animal Control Investigator
  • St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Respond to and investigate animal bites and conduct inspections of various animal use facilities and activities throughout the District of Columbia. Work closely with members of DC Depart...
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Animal Control Manager
  • St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Manage Animal Control Field Services team. Assist Director of Field Services in ongoing development and success of Animal Control Field Services Department. Perform as a role model and le...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Animal Keeper
  • US Smithsonian Institution
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Duties The Animal Keeper position is located at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), either at the National Zoological Park (NZP) in Washington, DC or at the Conser...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Operations (Remote)
  • Animal Outlook
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Specifics:Terms of employment: Full-time, exemptReports to: General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & ComplianceSupervises: Office ManagerLocation: RemoteBenefits: Remote work, flexible hours, h...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Animal care technician
  • myGwork
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant imp...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Roanoke, TX
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Dubuque, IA
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Evansville, IN
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Southlake, TX
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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pet groomer / pet stylist
  • Petsville Of Citrus Park LLC
  • Tampa, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking a FT mobile and store pet groomer. Feel free to email your resu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Weatherford, TX
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart, Inc.
  • Hurst, TX
  • PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM! Professional Pet Stylist. About Life at PetSmart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Animal Groomer and Bather jobs
$34,095 to $52,067

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