Dog Bather/dryer

The role of the bather is to prepare, bathe and finish pets using humane practises and minimising pet stress. Additionaly the bather is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the bathing area in the store.
- Trim nails, brush teeth, express anal glands and clean ears in a safe manner and as trained.
- Bathe, dry and brush out pets as instructed, using the correct products, tools and handling techniques.
- Dog should be finished with a bow, cologne, coat gloss or other finishing product as requested by owner or supervisor
- Bathing stations to be kept clean between bathing, tools cleaned and ready for the next use
- Water spills and other safety risks should be promptly attended to, mopped or cleaned up
- Ask for assistance immediately if a pet demonstrates unusual stress
- Tubs, holding cages, dryers and tools should be washed/disinfected and ready to use before shift,s end
- Keep reception informed about pets that are ready for pick up
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Physical Demands**
This job is quite physical and requires long periods of standing as well as bending, twisting and lifting up to 10kg on a fairly frequent basis.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $18.00 - $28.26 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Schedule:

- Morning shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you okay with picking up extra shifts from time to time?
- Please add a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for the position. please attach cover letter to your C.V.
- Are you available every Tuesday - Friday ?
- are you available 8:30 - 2pm?

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person