Dog Bather

Responsive recruiter


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Love dogs and want to build a career working with them?

Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog care company built around routine care that helps dogs stay clean, comfortable, and healthy. Our services focus on the five core areas of dog wellness: Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.). Above all, dog safety is our top priority.

We're looking for a dependable, energetic Scent Tech / Dog Bather to join our Houston team. This is a hands-on, physically active role for someone who enjoys working with dogs, moves with purpose, takes pride in doing things the right way, and wants to grow their skills in a team-focused environment.

About the Role

As a Scent Tech, you'll provide the routine hygiene services at the heart of the Scenthound experience. You'll work with dogs throughout the day while completing bathing, drying, nail care, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and other services safely and efficiently.

You do not need to be a groomer to succeed in this role. We provide structured training and hands-on development to help you learn Scenthound's safety, dog-handling, hygiene, and service standards.

What You'll Do

Bathe and dry dogs thoroughly to Scenthound standardsPerform routine hygiene services including teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail clips and grinds, and other approved servicesPrep dogs for grooming and trimming services when applicableObserve each dog's Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth and accurately complete S.C.E.N.T. ChecksHandle dogs calmly, confidently, and compassionately, including dogs that may be nervous or uncomfortableFollow dog safety, restraint, equipment, and service protocols at all timesManage your individual service schedule with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and safetyMaintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas and equipment between dogsSupport teammates when there is space between appointments to keep service flow movingCommunicate and collaborate with the front- and back-of-house teams throughout the day

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Comfortable and compassionate working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments
• Reliable and accountable for being ready to work at your scheduled start time
• Coachable and willing to apply feedback to improve your skills
• Patient, adaptable, and able to stay calm when the environment gets busy
• Proactive and willing to help the team without always being asked
• Detail-oriented and committed to completing services thoroughly
• Able to work efficiently and maintain a strong sense of urgency without sacrificing dog safety
• A positive, team-first communicator who takes pride in a clean and professional workspace
• Interested in learning, improving, and growing within Scenthound

Experience & Physical Requirements

• Previous professional dog handling, bathing, grooming, veterinary, kennel, daycare, or pet-care experience is a plus, but not required
• Comfort working hands-on with dogs throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and safely perform the physical functions of the role
• Stamina to stand and remain active for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, wet, and sometimes noisy environment
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $15 per hour
• Tips
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Complimentary Scenthound membership
• Structured onboarding and hands-on training
• Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities
• Defined career-growth opportunities within Scenthound
• Supportive, team-focused work environment

*Benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

Grow With Scenthound

Scenthound is built around development. Scent Techs begin by building strong foundations in dog handling, safety, hygiene services, tools, equipment, and service quality. As you demonstrate proficiency, there are opportunities to progress through advanced Scent Tech competencies and into Lead Scent Tech and Trimmer development.

We value team members who seek growth, take initiative, respond well to coaching, and want to become stronger professionals over time.

Two Locations in Houston

4850 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77096

2621 S. Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77098

Compensation: $15.00 - $15.00 per hour