Pet Foodie LA is hiring an experienced Dog Bather to join our grooming team. If you're reliable, gentle with animals, and take pride in sending every dog home clean, fresh, and happy, we want to meet you.
This is a hands-on role for someone who already knows their way around a grooming tub and who wants a stable, friendly place to grow. Many of our best groomers started as bathers, and we promote from within.
What You'll Do
Bathe, dry, brush, and prep dogs of all breeds and sizes for grooming
Safely handle and calm anxious or wiggly pups throughout the bath process
Perform basic prep work: nail trims, ear cleaning, sanitary clean-ups, and de-shedding treatments
Keep tubs, dryers, tools, and the work area clean and sanitized
Communicate with groomers and front desk to keep appointments on schedule
Help create a calm, low-stress experience for every dog in our care
What We're Looking For
1+ year of professional dog bathing experience (salon, mobile, or veterinary setting)
Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and coat types
Physical stamina to lift dogs and stand/bend throughout a shift
Dependable, punctual, and a true team player
Genuine love for animals and attention to detail
Bonus: experience with breed-specific bathing, de-matting, or a desire to train as a groomer
Why You'll Love Working Here
Competitive pay $19$21/hr plus tips
Full-time or part-time scheduling to fit your life
Clear growth path: we train and promote bathers into groomer roles
Supportive, animal-loving team in a clean, well-equipped salon
Employee discounts on pet products and grooming
Steady, year-round clientele
Schedule
Flexible shifts available (full-time and part-time)