Bather (Flexible working hours)

Destination Pet; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401k

Pet Insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

Destination Pet in Indianapolis is seeking a friendly Bather to join our grooming team. You’ll help pups feel at home by bathing, blow-drying, brushing, and prepping them for their spa day, while keeping a clean, safe, and cheerful salon environment.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and love for animals. This hands-on role requires standing for long periods, lifting 50+ lbs, and weekend/evening availability; training is provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• On-your-feet, sometimes-sweaty role.
• Availability evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Bath dogs of all sizes with care.
• Blow dry, brush, and prep for grooming.
• Trim nails and brush teeth after training.
• Assist groomers with tasks and hold/fetch.
• Keep the salon clean and guest-ready.
• Notify front desk when pups are ready to go home.

Skills

Experience with animals

Time management

Patience

Positive attitude

Reliable

Tools

Phone/computer use

Facility software

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****Barkefellers West!**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:**Telehealth, 401k and Pet InsurancePay: **$18/hour DOE**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.**# **This position requires the availability to work between 8 am and 4 pm. Sunday and Monday availability is also preferred. Bathers should be comfortable bathing eight or more dogs daily.**