Pet Bather - Apollo Beach

Pet Paradise • Apollo Beach, FL

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About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Bather to support its grooming department and provide safe, attentive care to pets. The role includes bathing pets before scheduled grooming appointments and providing requested go-home baths. Depending on training, the Pet Bather may also perform nail trims, brush teeth, and clean ears. The employee secures and reassures pets, maintains clean bathing stations and ready-to-use tools, and promptly requests assistance if a pet shows unusual stress.

The position requires safely handling a variety of animals, including pets that may be scared or hesitant. It also involves occasional lifting or moving of heavy pets or objects and flexibility to meet scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times. The stated starting rate is $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

Pet Paradise describes its work as providing loving, focused care in a safe and entertaining environment. Team members may apply for company training and advancement programs, including leadership, dog training, and grooming academies. The company operates pet day camp, boarding, grooming, and veterinary care services. It is a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer and says reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Ability to handle a variety of animals safely and comfortably.
• 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 show hesitation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility to meet schedule needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Nice To Haves

• Prior animal handling experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the grooming department by bathing pets before scheduled grooms.
• 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, with hands-on leadership training and potential Supervisor and 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 for employees' dogs.
• 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

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