Pet Bather - Odessa
About The Position
Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Bather to support its grooming department and provide safe, attentive bathing care for pets. The role includes bathing pets before scheduled grooming appointments and providing “go-home” baths requested by clients or management. As trained, the bather may also perform nail trims, brush teeth, and clean ears. The position requires securing and reassuring pets, maintaining clean bathing stations and ready-to-use tools, and promptly seeking assistance when a pet displays unusual stress. Other duties may be assigned. Team members work in a pet-care environment focused on giving animals attentive care in a safe and entertaining setting. Pet Paradise offers opportunities to pursue leadership, grooming, and dog-training development programs. The listed 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.
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 adjust to scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal-handling experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the grooming department by bathing pets before scheduled grooming appointments.
- Provide “go-home” baths as requested by clients or management.
- As 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 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 additional mental health benefit, available to all employees.
- Starting rate of $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
