Dog Bather (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet, LLC•Columbia, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Dog Bather to join their team at Wescott Acres. This role involves bathing dogs of all sizes and personalities, blow drying, brushing, and prepping them for grooming appointments. The bather will also assist groomers, take dogs out for potty breaks, maintain salon cleanliness, manage laundry, notify the front desk when pets are ready, and assist with check-ins or phone calls as needed. The company emphasizes a team-oriented, pet-obsessed culture focused on revolutionizing the pet industry and elevating the lives of pet families.

Requirements

1+ year previous experience working with animals is required.
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.
Comfortable using phones, computers, and facility software.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with animal behavior, coat types, or grooming prep is a bonus.
1+ Years previous professional bathing experience is preferred.

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