Bather (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401K

Pet Insurance

DailyPay access

Job summary

Destination Pet is seeking a Bather at K9 Kampus in Melbourne, FL, offering flexible working hours and a part-time schedule. You will bathe dogs, assist groomers, and help maintain a clean salon while providing a positive, pawsitive experience for pets and their people.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50+ lbs, and availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior animal care experience is a plus, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• This is a hands-on role caring for dogs of all sizes; prior animal handling experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and be on your feet for the shift duration.
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Familiarity with animal behavior or grooming prep is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Bath dogs of all sizes with care and kindness.
• Blow-dry, brush, and prep dogs for grooming appointments.
• Trim nails and brush teeth after training.
• Assist groomers with holding, fetching, and prep tasks.
• Take dogs outside for potty breaks.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and guest-ready salon.
• Keep towels washed and ready for post-bath use.
• Notify front desk when pups are ready to go home; help with check-ins when needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Time management

Patience

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Tools

Facility software

Job description

## Bather (Flexible Working Hours)Apply: K9 Kampus- Melbourne, FL: Part time: Posted Today: JR109106**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***K9 Kampus*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 starts at **$15.00/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.**