Animal Groomer and Bather jobs in Nashville, TN

Job Posting: Bather

Why Woof Gang Bakery?

At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do. Our furry friends mean the world to us. Passion and care for animals are at the core of everything we do. Grooming with love since 2007, we take the stress out of grooming and put love into it.

We believe in offering our pets a personalized grooming experience with the love and care they deserve to help them look their very best! We carry the best pet food, and our bakery treats are made fresh with natural ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

We are a locally owned, neighborhood, leading pet retail and grooming franchise system with more than 200 locations open or under development across the USA.

The Woof Gang Bakery promise

· We are committed to the happiness, health, and well-being of pets. And also, how they look!

· The well-being and safety of our pets are our top priority.

· We care for our furry friends as if they were our own.

· We bring joy and kindness to all pets and parents who enter our stores.

· We take the stress out of grooming and put love into it.

· We believe that everyone deserves a treat.

Meet our bathers and groomers: At Woof Gang Bakery, deep love of animals is the foundation of what makes our groomers so extraordinary. Each followed a calling and went into dog grooming to express their love, creativity, and true expertise with pups of all ages, sizes, and needs. From nail clipping and hand scissor techniques to removing matted hair to coloring and large-breed management, our groomers are the best in their field.

Woof Gang Bakery’s bather position allows you to embark on a rewarding career path. Bathers also have the opportunity to advance their careers and become groomers by attending our in-house grooming school.

Bathers’ job duties include but are not limited to

· Bathing, drying, and brushing

· Trimming, grinding, and Dremeling nails

· Blow drying

· Ear cleaning and plucking

· Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for guests and general upkeep of the groom shop.

Our bathers are committed to all pets’ health, well-being, and care.

About the team

Woof Gang Bakery (include your store name) gives you maximum freedom to schedule the number of dogs that works for you. You are under no pressure to add dogs and possibly jeopardize the quality of your work, which is key to our clients because they pay very well for your services.

On average, a full-time experienced bather can expect to earn (include here compensation for this job) per year, including tips. Let us take care of the phones and the booking.

Bather qualifications and skills

(You have the option here to train a bather or hire an experienced one, please include below if the bather needs experience).

· (One to two years of work experience in any field, pet Industry preferred or

· Three to six months of experience as a bather)

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Pet parent service-oriented

· Love working with animals

· Reliable, a team player with a positive attitude and a great work ethic

· Ability to maintain a clean and healthy environment for pets and pet parents

(Below, please include what applies to your company)

(*_Qualifications for the position:* Minimum one year of experience grooming pets independently in a professional environment_).

Benefits of being a bather at Woof Gang Bakery

· Competitive salary and high tips

· Flexible schedule

· Career growth opportunities

· Personalized space

· Equipment: tub, table, tethers, dryer, and nail grinder

· All the supplies you need: shampoo, conditioner, and more

· Personalized marketing to grow your business

· On-going training opportunities

· Benefits for full-time groomers

· Paid time off and sick leave

· Paid holidays

· Medical, dental, and vision benefits

WOOF GANG BAKERY®

Your Neighborhood Pet Store®

The leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies, and professional pet grooming in North America, with more than 200 locations open or under development across the U.S., Woof Gang Bakery offers the very best in pet care by providing quality products and grooming with a service-oriented approach. Each location is a neighborhood store committed to pets’ well-being, health, and happiness. Woof Gang Bakery (include your store name) is an equal opportunity employer. All our associates will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

Franchisee Owners (independent businesses) are responsible for the day-to-day operation, including employee management.

The Woof Gang Franchisor does not provide any hiring advice on selecting candidates, does not provide hiring services or employee policy services, and will not interfere with the franchisee's employment decisions. The independent business (franchisee) is solely responsible for employment matters and following all applicable local, state, and federal laws. We encourage franchisees to consult with legal counsel for employment-related matters and maintain detailed records of their employment practices, including hiring, termination, and compensation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Compensation package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person