Bather (Flexible Working Hours)
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Bather to join their team at Barkefellers-West. This role involves bathing dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities with kindness and care. Responsibilities include blow drying, brushing, prepping pups for grooming appointments, trimming nails, brushing teeth (after training), assisting groomers, taking dogs outside for potty breaks, keeping the salon clean and sanitized, managing towels, notifying the front desk when pups are ready, and helping with check-ins or phone calls. The company emphasizes a united team approach to elevate the lives of pet families and is revolutionizing the pet industry. They offer a community that lives to serve best-in-show care from coast to coast, including day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
- Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Experience working with animals is a plus but not required—we’ll train the right human.
- Time management, patience, and a positive attitude are a must.
- Reliable, coachable, and able to work independently or as part of the grooming team.
- Comfortable using phones, computers, and facility software.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with animal behavior, coat types, or grooming prep is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Bathing dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities—with kindness and care.
- Blow drying, brushing, and prepping pups for their grooming appointments.
- Trimming nails and brushing teeth (after training).
- Assisting groomers with whatever they need—holding, fetching, fluffing.
- Taking dogs outside for potty breaks.
- Keeping the salon clean, sanitized, and guest ready.
- Keeping towels washed, stacked, and ready to be immediately unstacked by post-bath zoomies.
- Notifying the front desk when pups are fresh and ready to go home.
- Helping with check-ins or phone calls when needed— teamwork makes the groom work.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits
- Pay starts at $14.00/hour DOE + tips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
