Pet Bather - Fleming Island

Pet Paradise • Fleming Island, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is looking for an individual with a passion for pets to join our team as a Pet Bather for our four-legged friends. This role involves assisting the grooming department with baths prior to scheduled grooms and performing "go-home" baths as requested by clients or management. The Pet Bather will also be responsible for tasks such as nail trims, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears, always ensuring the safety and comfort of the pets. Maintaining cleanliness of bathing stations and tools is also a key part of the role. The company emphasizes a "Pet People" culture, where team members provide loving care and focused attention to pets in a safe and entertaining environment. Pet Paradise offers extensive career development opportunities, including leadership training, and scholarships for professional pet grooming and dog training certifications. Pet owners can also benefit from perks like complimentary pet day camp, boarding, and discounts on veterinary care and grooming services.

Requirements

• Ability to handle a variety of animals safely and comfortably; prior animal handling experience highly preferred
• Must have the 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, and attention to detail
• Flexibility to resort schedule needs including days, night, weekends, holidays, and peak times

Responsibilities

• Assisting the grooming department with baths prior to scheduled grooms
• Providing "go-home" baths as requested by clients or management
• Performing nail trims, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears in a safe manner as trained
• Properly securing and reassuring the pets to ensure optimal safety and comfort
• Keeping bathing stations clean and having tools cleaned and ready for next use
• Asking for assistance immediately if a pet demonstrates unusual stress
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Unleashed Leadership Academy
• Dog Training Academy scholarship
• Grooming Academy scholarship
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp
• 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays)
• Eligible for TIPS
• On-demand pay with DailyPay
• Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services
• Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with added mental health benefit

What This Job Offers

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