NOW HIRING

Ready to trade the status quo for some serious wag factor? Hydrant Dog Wash and Grooming is looking for a high-energy Asst. Salon Manager to lead the pack at our thriving Hyde Park spot in Boise’s North End!

We’re not just a grooming salon; we’re a North End staple known for 5-star spa days and a DIY wash that keeps the community coming back. If you’re a grooming pro who loves dogs as much as you love a perfectly organized schedule, we want to meet you. 

The Gig

As an Operations Lead, you’ll balance the "business" side with the "bubbles" side, ensuring every pup and person walks out happy.

• Lead the Flow: Collaborate with the Manager in regards to the daily schedule, our grooming team, and keeping the self-service area humming.
• Be the Face: Own the customer experience from check-in to check-out with a smile and a professional touch.
• Support the Pack: Jump in during peak hours to help with nails, glands, or baths.
• Keep it Spiffy: Ensure our shop remains the cleanest, safest, and friendliest environment in Boise. 
• Part-time: 20 - 30 hours per week, including a mix of days, evenings and Sundays.

Are You the Alpha?

We’re looking for a seasoned pro who is tired of the "same old" and ready to lead.

• The Experience: At least 2 years of professional grooming under your belt.
• The Brains: Sharp organizational skills, experience navigating salon scheduling software and a proven track record managing employees. 
• The Vibe: High-energy, positive, and capable of keeping your cool when the salon gets busy.
• The Heart: A genuine obsession with dog welfare and top-tier customer service. 

Perks of the Pack

• Location, Location: Work in the heart of historic, vibrant Hyde Park.
• Growth: Join a growing business where your initiative is rewarded with more responsibility and better pay.
• The Co-workers: Spend your day with a passionate team and a rotating cast of Boise’s cutest dogs. 

How to Apply:
Ready to lead the best grooming team in Boise? Send us your resume and a quick note telling us why you’re the perfect fit for the Hydrant family.

Do you speak fluent tail wag? Can you turn a scruffy pup into a showstopper? Do you consider "covered in dog hair" a look? Then keep reading — this might be your dream gig.

We're on the hunt for an experienced dog bather or groomer who's ready to level up their career with a team that actually loves coming to work. This role is part-time and starts at around 15 hours per week with room to grow into full-time.

One important thing: We need someone who's done this before. Previous professional bathing/grooming experience is a must — no exceptions!

What You'll Actually Be Doing

🛁 Making Dogs Look & Feel Amazing:You'll be the one behind the magic — baths, blowouts, brush-outs, de-shedding, paw/pad trims.  You'll also be the one to spot anything off with a dog's skin, coat, or overall health and make sure their humans know about it.

🐶 Keeping Things Running Smoothly:You'll help our self-service customers learn the ropes of bath time, keep tubs sparkling clean for the next visitor, work the register and scheduling system, and share your grooming wisdom with pet parents who want to keep the magic going at home.

What We're Looking For

🎯 Experience: 2 years of professional dog bathing and junior grooming experience is preferred. You should know your breeds, your tools, and your techniques.

💪 Skills & Superpowers:

• Reliability is everything. We're a small crew, and when you're scheduled, we're counting on you.
• A calm, patient touch — especially with the nervous, wiggly, or "I've-never-had-a-bath-and-I'm-NOT-happy-about-it" dogs.
• An eye for detail that won't quit. Every pup leaves looking their absolute best.
• Genuine people skills — we're all about that 5-star experience for pets AND their humans.
• The strength to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet through a busy day.
• The ability to manage your own time, stay on schedule, and work independently.

The Good Stuff

💰 Starting at $15/hour + tips (which typically average $5–$7/hr depending on the level of awesome you bring). Pay increases are based on your performance, the experience you create, and showing up when you say you will.

Plus:

• Free self-service washes for your own pup(s) — because your dog deserves the perks too
• A genuinely fun, supportive team and amazing North End clientele who love their pets
• Major holidays off — New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

A Few More Things to Know

• We're a smoke-free environment.
• Our shop is in historic Hyde Park, so parking may be a short walk (up to a block — great for your step count!).
• Living nearby is a plus for easy, reliable commuting.
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Sound like your kind of gig? If you love dogs, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a fantastic local team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! 🐕