Dog Groomer

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
  • Merit-based pay increases
  • Paid Time off
  • Career growth path to other leadership positions
  • Complimentary service membership
About the Position:
The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and providing grooming services to clients.

This Dog Groomer position requires:
  • At least one year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
  • Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
  • Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
  • Reliable transportation
  • Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
Who We Are Looking For:
We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves to groom dogs! A successful Dog Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated groomer to join our team!

Tasks
  • Groom to Scenthound standards.
  • All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
  • Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
  • Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
  • Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
  • Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager
Skills and Abilities:
  • Effective communication with team members and dog parents
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time-management
  • Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming
Hourly pay of $14 to $17 with tips added at an average of $4 to $7 additional per hour

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