Dog Bather (Groomer in Training)
About The Position
The Dog Bather is a foundational position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient dog hygiene services that meet the Scenthound standard. This position requires: A love for working with dogs! Positive attitude and coachable Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time Reliable transportation Who We Are Looking For: We are searching for a detail-oriented team member who has a passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy! A successful Dog Bather is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated team member who wants to advance their career through our training path to become either a Scenthound Groomer or other position within the Scenter!
Requirements
- A love for working with dogs!
- Positive attitude and coachable
- Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Reliable transportation
- Dog Control
- Effective communication with team members and dog parents
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time-management
- Patience
- Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards
Responsibilities
- Clean and prep dogs for grooming, according to the order ticket
- Bathe, blow dry, clip/grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands
- Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into a S.C.E.N.T. Check app
- Work on a team to complete the requested services
- Assist others when needed 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
Benefits
- Competitive hourly base starting pay ($13/hr plus avg tips of $4-8/hr).
- Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and other roles (e.g. Member Associate, Manager)
- Supportive work environment in a family-owned business
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Complimentary service membership
- Others to be added as we grow!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
