Dog Bather Groomer in Training

Scenthound Waco, TX • Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, providing quick and efficient services to meet Scenthound’s service standards. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, compassionate dog lover who is motivated to advance through the training path to become a Scenthound Groomer. Career growth options may also include Front Desk, Assistant Manager, and Manager positions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Dog control skills.
• Effective communication with team members and dog parents.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time-management skills.
• Patience.
• Ability to self-critique and hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards.
• Resilience, perceptiveness, adaptability, and compassion for dogs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and/or prepare dogs for grooming according to the order ticket.
• Bathe and blow-dry dogs; clip or grind nails; clean ears; brush coats; clean teeth; and express glands.
• Identify dogs’ health indicators and enter them into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Work with the team to complete ordered services.
• Assist others or ask for assistance as needed to keep the Scenter on schedule.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Follow Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Training and development.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive hourly base pay plus tips.
• Merit-based pay increases.
• Paid vacation.
• Complimentary service membership.
• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer, with additional options including Front Desk, Assistant Manager, and Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed