TEST: Pet Bather | $15-$18/hr + Tips | $32K to $40K Annually | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Abacoa |

Job Description

Job Description

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 United States.

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.

What Makes Us Different

• Focus on quality, not rushing
• A caring, inclusive, and team-based environment
• Professional training & mentorship available
• Grooming is an art — and we support your creativity

At Woof Gang, we provide mentoring from experienced professionals, access to our grooming curriculum, and even partnerships with grooming schools. We also create a clear path for bathers to grow into groomers.

Pay & Benefits (Varies by location)

Hourly pay: typically $15–$18/hr, depending on region and experience. Annual earnings: $32K to $40K.

• Flexible schedules — full-time or part-time
• Ongoing training and career development — with a clear path to become a groomer
• Team discounts on retail and pet products

What You'll Do

• Bathe, dry, and brush dogs of all breeds and sizes
• Trim, grind, or Dremel nails
• Clean and pluck ears
• Blow dry and assist groomers during grooming sessions
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming environment

Bather qualifications and skills

• One to two years of work experience in any field, the pet industry preferred
• 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

We embrace diversity and inclusion: All team members respect each other, our guests, and our furry little friends. Our workplace provides a safe and caring environment where we prioritize the well-being of our groomers and team members. Therefore, we believe in quality over quantity and never hold our groomers to quotas. We believe that building relationships is the key to success. Relationships with our groomers foster respect, professional growth, and relationships with our guests and the local community. As a result, we hold several national awards for high-quality grooming. We are also a locally owned franchise business with strong community connections.

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 (Abacoa) 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 for following all applicable local, state, and federal laws.