Pet Bather- Hilton Head

Pet Paradise•Okatie, SC

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Bather to assist its grooming department and provide safe, attentive care to pets. The role includes bathing pets before scheduled grooms and providing requested go-home baths. Depending on training, the bather may also perform nail trims, brush teeth, and clean ears. The employee is responsible for securing and reassuring pets, maintaining clean bathing stations and prepared tools, and promptly seeking assistance when a pet displays unusual stress. Other duties may be assigned. Pet Paradise describes its workplace as a team environment focused on attentive care for pets and their families. Team members may pursue advancement and apply for company training academies in leadership, dog training, and grooming. The company operates pet day camp, boarding, grooming, and veterinary services across ten states, with more than 60 locations in operation or development.

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 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 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

Starting rate of $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months from hire date and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.
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 both 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.