Scent-tech/Professional Dog Bather

Dog Bather Position

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that help remove barriers so people and love and connect with their dogs every day. A wellness-focused dog groomer, Scenthound Scent-techs, or dog bathers provide baths, ear cleaning, nail clipping and teeth brushing along with additional services including shedding treatments, medicated baths and brush and blow-outs.

This position requires:

• 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
• Weekend availability a must
• A LOVE for pups, of course!

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! If desired, we will offer training to increase responsibilities to Dog Trimmer! We are looking for a motivated team member who wants to advance their career through our training path to become a Scenthound Groomer!

Tasks:

• Clean and/ or 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 services ordered
• Assist others/ Ask others for assistance 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

Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour