Dog Hygienist

Scenthound Chicago Old Town, IL•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Dog Hygienist is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training for new groomers. The role calls for a confident, knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and compassionate dog lover who enjoys teaching and can assess team members’ needs, strengths, and weaknesses to provide effective learning opportunities. Grooming is limited to puppy cuts: one length all over with a neat face. The position requires at least one year of trimming experience or graduation from a grooming school, knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools, the strength to lift up to 70 pounds, and stamina to stand for long periods. Reliable transportation, willingness to work in a smoke-free environment, and commitment to the company’s mission and core values are also required.

Requirements

At least one year of trimming 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.
Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
Commitment to the company’s mission and core values.
Effective communication with team members and dog parents.
Leadership, coaching, and mentorship abilities.
Problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Time-management skills.
Ability to self-critique and hold oneself and others to high grooming standards.

Responsibilities

Trim dogs to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to grooming and bathing teams.
Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
Teach new technicians Scenthound standards and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Identify when and where help is needed and assist 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.