Dog Bather

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 are now hiring a Part-Time Dog Bather at our Montville facility. This is a year-round position not a seasonal role. If you are looking for summer-only or have limited weekday availability please visit our Careers page at and check out our Seasonal Pet Care Specialist opening.

Schedule: This is a year-round part-time position averaging 2025 hours per week. Shift lengths are determined by business needs and operational scheduling. Candidates must be available to start their shift as early as 7:00 AM on weekdays and be available to work between the hours of 8 AM- 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Availability to work on some holidays is also required.

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

No prior professional experience is requiredbut 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 Youll 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 trainingno 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 Were Looking For

• Comfort and confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes from the teacup type to the are you sure thats 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. Were 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: Description