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 Part-Time and Full-Time Dog Bathers at our Morristown facility. This is a year-round position — not a seasonal role. If you are looking for summer-only employment, please visit our Careers page at morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers and check out our Seasonal Pet Care Specialist opening.

Schedule: Shift lengths are determined by business needs and operational scheduling. Applicants 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.

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

Pay: Starting rate is $16.00-$18.00/hour, based on prior professional dog bathing/grooming experience.

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
• Capable of working in noisy environments and around dog and cat dander, waste, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including reading, comprehending, and analyzing written material
• Weekend and some holiday availability is required

Physical Demands 

• Prolonged periods of standing, often on hard surfaces
• Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level

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/