Bathing Technician
Company: PetIQ
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 10, 2025
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Job Description:
PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness
products and veterinary services to pets and their families through
retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet
parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the
lives of their pets.
As a Bathing Technician as PetIQ, you will play a positive role in
the lives of pets and pet parents by providing a bathing experience
that includes compassion, gentleness, reassurance, safety and
comfort in a non-scissor environment. You will be key in delivering
our brand promise to pet parents, partners and other team members
by living the PetIQ values and promoting a culture of safety in the
grooming environment.
Essential Duties:
Safely restrain / hold pets for wellness procedures including nail
trims/grinding, anal gland expression and clipping
Make recommendations for services and products f or every pet,
every time, based on the pet's lifestyle and an understanding of
canine hygiene and environment.
Scan pets for microchips
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting
surfaces and equipment i n between each pet
Promote a culture of safety in your salon and live our values,
while c ontinuing to reinforce our brand promise with pet parents,
partners, and team members
Achieve goals, as set by your manager, including dollars per pet,
pets per clinic, preferred product and microchips sold
Establish and maintain effective relationships with pet parents and
partners.
Collect payment, dispense, and label medication, and review
discharge paperwork with pet parents.
Performs Bathing Technician functions, including bath appropriate
to pet type, as requested by Pet Parent, agreed upon and described
on the groom card, computer system profile, or instruction form
Assess dog's coat conditions and partner with groomer on service
recommendations
Bathe, blow dry, clip/ grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean
teeth, express glands in all breeds and sizes
Meet and greet all grooming clients to discuss bathing instructions
after assessing the dog's coat and condition. Meet with clients or
communicate after the bath on results, including providing report
cards. Suggest any added services that would be beneficial to the
client and the pet.
Ensures front desk is advised of extra charges required for
brush-out or de-matting services.
Finishes dogs, per client description and expectations.
Manages workload and schedule to ensure departure times are met and
Pet Parents are notified in advance of unavoidable delays.
Ensures grooming station is stocked with supplies, tools, cleaned
and ready for use, and alerts Supervisor if supplies are needed or
if equipment is damaged or needs repaired.
Maintains room safety by wiping up water spills and pet accidents
as soon as possible.
Updates pet status using company defined systems, and advises
reception when pets are ready to go home, and all required and
requested services are completed.
Always follow safety procedures for pets and staff.
Monitor pets' health while bathing and ask for assistance when a
pet is stressed, very difficult to manage, or showing any signs of
injury prior to or during the service being rendered.
Cleans grooming areas at the end of day and performs additional
maintenance throughout the day as needed.
Utilizes company electronic system to log pet & Pet Parent notes,
and updates accordingly or provides these updates to the reception
team for system entry.
Present themselves in a professional manner, including the wearing
of company approved attire in good condition, and abide by other
desired personal presentation requirements found in the employee
manual or guide
Effectively communicates with Superiors, Team Members and Pet
Parents
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Wellness Center
Supervisor
Minimal Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Industry relevant experience
E xperience with t ime and attendance/HR Software, scheduling
databases and iPad technology
Understanding of canine behaviors
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening
shifts
Occasional travel to community events (local) may be requested,
including other Wellness Centers
Preferred Qualifications:
--- Experienced with Safe Pet Handling
--- Experience with brushing, combing, bathing and drying of all
coat types
--- Experience with nail trimming and ear cleaning
--- Can execute preparatory hair trimming
--- Can provide basic finishing techniques
--- Ability to provide high level of customer service
--- Experience with pet salon equipment handling and
maintenance
--- Familiar with safety and sanitization protocols
Why join the PetIQ Team?
PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital
status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union
status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local law.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified
individuals and strive to create a work environment free from
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a
reasonable accommodation during the application or employment
process, please contact
By submitting this application, I certify that my answers are true
and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads
to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in
my application or interview may result in my release.
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