Dog Groomer

Dog Groomer

The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade.
• 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.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks:

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams.
• Puppy cuts are our primary focus; one length all-over with a neat face. Most pet-parents like this, however we will customize as needed.
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Identify when/where help is needed and provide assistance 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:

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents.
• Ability to well with others.
• Leadership, coaching, mentorship.
• Problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Time-management.
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming.

Benefits and Perks:

• We are a fun-loving, hard working, drama-free workplace.
• Teamwork, trust, respect and customer focus is what we strive for.
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Merit-based pay increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Career growth path to other leadership positions.
• Complimentary monthly service membership for your dog(s).

Compensation: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour