Pet Bather - Wesley Chapel

Pet Paradise • Wesley Chapel, FL

1d • 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 providing "go-home" baths as requested by clients or management. The Pet Bather may also be tasked with performing nail trims, brushing teeth, and cleaning ears in a safe manner. Key responsibilities include properly securing and reassuring pets for safety and comfort, maintaining clean bathing stations and tools, and seeking immediate assistance if a pet shows unusual stress. The company emphasizes a team environment where members ensure furry friends receive loving care and focused attention in a safe and entertaining environment.

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 for leadership training
• Dog Training Academy with scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer
• Grooming Academy with scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer
• 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