Pet Bather / Groomer Trainee - Wesley Chapel

Pet Bather 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. Starting Rate: $14.00/hour ($0.50 increase 6 months from hire date, additional $0.50 increase on annual anniversary date) Perks and Benefits Complimentary Pet Day Camp – Bring your dog with you to work! 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays) Eligible for TIPS! On-demand pay with DailyPay Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services (per location) 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, available to all employees Essential Functions Assisting the grooming department with baths prior to scheduled grooms Being responsible for providing "go-home" baths as requested by clients or management May be tasked with 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 Responsible for 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 Qualifications 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 WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy, Federal and State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin. The characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pet Paradise