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Dog Bather

Morris Animal Inn, Convent Station, NJ, United States


Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats.

We're currently hiring Part-Time Dog Bathers to join our Grooming Salons in Morristown, Warren, and Montville.

Schedule:

This is a permanent, year-round part-time position, averaging 20–25 hours per week. Our salons operate Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with shift start times between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Weekend and some holiday availability is required.

Pay:

Starting rate is $16.00-$17.00/hour, based on prior professional pet care experience.

No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential!

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in dog grooming. Employees may qualify for our Education Assistance Program to support earning a professional dog grooming certification.

What You'll Be Doing

Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs using company-provided professional tools and products

Cleaning ears, trimming nails, and brushing teeth

Monitoring dogs for safety throughout the grooming process

Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment

Collaborating with team members to ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners

Gathering information from pet owners and updating pet records

Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer

Hands-on training—no professional grooming experience required

Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs

Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure

Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care & grooming

Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services

A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions

What We're Looking For

Comfort and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, from the teacup type to the 'are you sure that's not a horse?' and everything in between.

Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care

Team-oriented mindset with strong time management skills

Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to follow safety protocols, interact with pet owners, and maintain accurate records

Weekend and some holiday availability is required

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care. To learn more and view all current openings, visit our Careers Page: https://www.morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers/

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