Bather (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet LLC; Allouez (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Pet insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a dedicated Bather to join our pet care team. You will bathe dogs of all sizes with kindness, assist groomers, and help maintain a clean, welcoming salon environment.

Ideal candidates bring a love for animals, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided, and tips are encouraged as part of daily compensation.

Qualifications

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on role.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Availability on evenings, weekends and holidays is required.
• Comfort with cleaning supplies and pet hair is expected.

Responsibilities

• Bath dogs of all sizes and breeds with care.
• Blow dry and brush before grooming appointments.
• Trim nails and brush teeth after training.
• Assist groomers with grooming tasks and handling.
• Keep the salon clean and guest ready.

Skills

Bathing dogs

Dog care

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We’re currently sniffing out our next Bather at Golrusk Pet Care Center! Can you handle wet dogs, wagging tails, and the occasional shake-off that soaks your entire shirt—and still smile about it? If you're the type of person who thinks every pup deserves a spa day, we’ve got the hose, the shampoo, and the job for you. At Destination Pet, we’re not just another Pet/Vet care center—we’re a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we’ve been serving up best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether it's belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.

Perks & Pay:

• Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Pet Insurance.
• Pay starts at $13.00-$16.00/hour DOE + tips Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.

Reporting To: General Manager

What You Should Know:

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs (golden retrievers don’t walk themselves to the tub).
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required (pets don’t take days off).
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, “accidents” is part of the gig.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.

What You Bring to the Table:

• You’re a pet fanatic—muddy paws and all.
• Experience working with animals is a plus but not required—we’ll train the right human.
• You bring calm vibes to even the wildest wash days.
• Time management, patience, and a positive attitude are a must.
• Reliable, coachable, and able to work independently or as part of the grooming team.
• Comfortable using phones, computers, and facility software.
• Familiarity with animal behavior, coat types, or grooming prep is a bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing (Besides Dodging Shake-Offs and Flying Fur):

• Bathing dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities—with kindness and care.
• Blow drying, brushing, and prepping pups for their grooming appointments.
• Trimming nails and brushing teeth (after training).
• Assisting groomers with whatever they need—holding, fetching, fluffing.
• Taking dogs outside for potty breaks.
• Keeping the salon clean, sanitized, and guest ready.
• Keeping towels washed, stacked, and ready to be immediately unstacked by post‑bath zoomies.
• Notifying the front desk when pups are fresh and ready to go home.
• Helping with check‑ins or phone calls when needed— teamwork makes the groom work.
• Other duties as assigned

Ready to roll up your sleeves and give every pet a good scrub and a great experience? Bring your love for animals, your sense of humor, and your waterproof shoes. We’ll bring the bubbles.

Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like‑minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.

Ready to join our pack? Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.