- Dog Bather & Animal Care Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Greenacres (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fun and passionate team at an innovative pet care facility where your love for animals is valued. As a Dog Bather & Animal Care Assistant, you'll provide exceptional grooming and care for our furry guests, ensuring they look and feel their best. This role involves bathing, grooming, and assisting with various pet care tasks in a supportive environment. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to high standards, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and have a genuine love for animals. Become part of a community that celebrates the joy of pets every day!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Pet Care Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience bathing dogs or willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide grooming services including baths and nail trimming.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bathing area and assist with pet care tasks.

Skills

Dog Bathing

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Experience with Dogs

Tools

Grooming Products

Job description

The Barker’s Hotel at VCA Simmons Animal Hospital – Where clean dogs and wagging tails are our specialty!

Do you love dogs and believe a good bath can make any pup feel like a superstar? Are you the kind of person who finds joy in teamwork, a little dog hair, and a lot of tail wags? Then you might be the next amazing addition to our Barker’s Hotel team!

We’re looking for a Dog Bather & Animal Care Assistant to help us deliver top-notch grooming and care to our beloved furry guests. Our clients expect excellence—and we love living up to that expectation with a team that’s passionate, fun, and always willing to lend a paw.

What You’ll Do:

• Give dogs (and the occasional cat!) the spa treatment: baths, brush-outs, drying, and more.
• Use high-quality products to pamper pets based on coat type, skin needs, and breed.
• Trim nails, clean ears, and help pups look and feel their best.
• Keep our bathing area clean, organized, and stress-free.
• Pitch in with our awesome hotel team: walking dogs, feeding, cleaning, laundry—you know, all the things that keep tails wagging!
• Help check pets in and out, and give pet parents the great service they deserve.
• Stay alert to pet health and behavior, and communicate with the team when something seems off.

Who You Are:

• You’ve got experience bathing dogs (or you're eager to learn and not afraid to get a little wet!).
• You’re patient, kind, and genuinely love animals—big, small, shy, or sassy.
• You know how to stay calm and upbeat in a fast-paced setting.
• You’re a great communicator and a solid team player.
• You’re physically able to handle dogs of all sizes (and carry a bit of laundry too!).

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Fun, team-oriented environment where your love for animals is truly appreciated.
• High standards mean you’ll work with a great group of regular clients who care as much as you do.
• Room to grow: Interested in becoming a veterinary technician? We’ll help you get there.
• Competitive pay and great benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid vacation, generous pet care discounts, and more.

Ready to join a team that loves what they do (and who they do it for)? Apply today and become part of the pack at The Barker’s Hotel—where every day is a chance to make tails wag and pets shine!