Seasonal Pet Bather - Chesterfield

Pet Paradise • Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Seasonal Pet Bather to assist its grooming department and provide safe, attentive bathing care for pets. The role includes bathing pets before scheduled grooming appointments and providing requested go-home baths. Depending on training, the bather may also trim nails, brush teeth, and clean ears. The position requires helping pets feel secure and comfortable, maintaining clean bathing stations and ready-to-use tools, and promptly seeking assistance when a pet shows unusual stress.

Pet Paradise describes its workplace as a pet-focused environment providing day camp, boarding, grooming, and veterinary care. Team members may pursue advancement and company-supported training through leadership, dog training, and grooming academies. This is a seasonal position with a starting rate of $13.00 per hour and stated pay increases.

Requirements

• Ability to handle a variety of animals safely and comfortably; prior animal-handling experience is highly preferred.
• Physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets or objects from time to time.
• Ability to calmly handle and bathe pets that may be scared or hesitant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Nice To Haves

• Prior animal-handling experience.
• Interest in applying for Pet Paradise’s leadership, dog training, or grooming academy opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the grooming department by bathing pets before scheduled grooming appointments.
• Provide go-home baths as requested by clients or management.
• When trained, perform nail trims, brush teeth, and clean ears safely.
• Secure and reassure pets to support their safety and comfort.
• Keep bathing stations clean and tools cleaned and ready for the next use.
• Ask for assistance immediately if a pet demonstrates unusual stress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and pursue Supervisor or Assistant Manager opportunities.
• Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp.
• 30 days of complimentary pet boarding, excluding holidays.
• Eligible for tips.
• On-demand pay through DailyPay.
• Discounted veterinary care and grooming services, depending on location.
• Dog and cat adoption assistance.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program with an added mental health benefit, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed