Bather (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Bather at K9 Kampus to provide bathing and grooming-preparation services for dogs. The role involves hands-on work in a pet-care salon, collaborating with groomers and other team members, and helping maintain a clean, guest-ready facility. Experience with animals is helpful but not required; training is available for the right candidate. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability and involves standing and moving for the duration of a shift, lifting 50 or more pounds, and exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips. The role reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently and remain on their feet for the duration of the shift.
• Must be comfortable with exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.
• Must have patience, time-management skills, and a positive attitude.
• Must be reliable, coachable, and able to work independently or as part of the grooming team.
• Must be comfortable using phones, computers, and facility software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with animals.
• Familiarity with animal behavior, coat types, or grooming preparation.

Responsibilities

• Bathe dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments with kindness and care.
• Blow dry, brush, and prepare dogs for grooming appointments.
• Trim nails and brush teeth after receiving training.
• Assist groomers with tasks such as holding, fetching, and fluffing.
• Take dogs outside for potty breaks.
• Keep the salon clean, sanitized, and ready for guests.
• Wash and organize towels.
• Notify the front desk when dogs are ready to go home.
• Help with check-ins or phone calls when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Telehealth
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay
• Tips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed