Dog Bather at Scenthound Westlake
About The Position
Scenthound is hiring a dependable, hardworking SCENT Tech (Dog Bather) to provide essential hygiene services that help dogs stay clean, comfortable, and healthy. The role includes bathing and drying dogs, nail care, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, coat brushing and de-shedding, and preparing dogs for grooming. Training is provided for expressing anal glands. SCENT Techs perform and document S.C.E.N.T. Checks to identify visible skin, coat, ear, nail, and dental concerns, while working with the team to keep appointments on schedule and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. Dogs must be handled safely and compassionately. Scenthound offers paid training and a career path toward becoming a Professional Trimmer/Groomer, with advancement opportunities in Front Desk, Assistant Manager, and Scenter Manager roles. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, patient, compassionate, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and eager to learn and build a long-term career in pet care. Previous professional dog bathing or grooming experience is a plus but is not required; the employer will train a candidate with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and genuine love for dogs.
Requirements
- Reliable and punctual, with dependable attendance.
- Detail-oriented, patient, and compassionate.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to be coached and learn new skills.
- Interested in building a long-term career in pet care.
- Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to stand, bend, and move throughout an entire shift.
- Reliable transportation.
- Comfortable working in a smoke-free environment.
- Able to safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional dog bathing or grooming experience.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a genuine love for dogs.
Responsibilities
- Bathe and dry dogs.
- Trim and grind dogs’ nails.
- Clean dogs’ ears and brush their teeth.
- Brush and de-shed dogs’ coats.
- Express anal glands; training is provided.
- Perform S.C.E.N.T. Checks to identify visible skin, coat, ear, nail, and dental concerns.
- Record observations in the S.C.E.N.T. Check system.
- Prepare dogs for grooming services.
- Work with the team to keep appointments on schedule.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
- Handle every dog safely and compassionately.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Training and development, including paid training.
- Competitive salary and hourly pay.
- Free uniforms.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Employee discounts.
- Tips.
- Complimentary Scenthound Membership for your dog.
- Positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
