Dog Groomer - Signing Bonus - Full Time
About The Position
The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, providing grooming knowledge and grooming services to clients. The role involves grooming dogs to Scenthound standards; the services are puppy cuts, one length all over with a neat face. The groomer helps create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork, and works collaboratively to keep the Scenter on schedule while ensuring the safety of dogs and team members and following sanitary and cleaning practices. Other tasks and duties may be assigned by the Scenter Manager. The position offers a competitive hourly base pay plus tips, merit-based pay increases, a career growth path to leadership positions, and a complimentary service membership. Compensation is $20–$21 per hour, including wage plus tips. A $500 signing bonus is paid after 90 days. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
- Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools.
- Strength to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods.
- Reliable transportation.
- Desire to work in a strong collaborative environment.
- Effective communication with team members and dog parents.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to self-critique and hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming.
- Must be knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and compassionate toward dogs.
Responsibilities
- Groom dogs to Scenthound standards, providing puppy cuts that are one length all over with a neat face.
- Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
- Identify when and where help is needed and provide assistance to keep the 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
- Performance-based bonus
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Signing bonus of $500 after 90 days
- Training and development
- Competitive hourly base pay plus tips
- Merit-based pay increases
- Career growth path to leadership positions
- Complimentary service membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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