Dog Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits and Perks:

• Part time or full-time opportunities
• $17 to $20 with tips / per hour (depending on experience)
• Merit-based pay increases
• Career growth path to other leadership positions

About the Position:
The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge and training/assisting in overseeing groomers in training.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds & care standards
• Own & maintain your own grooming tools
• 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 Dog Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover!

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing mentorship to the bathing / groomers in training teams
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers in training the Scenthound standards
• 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
• Mentorship
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming