Dog Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Complimentary service membership

About the Position:
The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and providing grooming services to clients.

This Dog Groomer position requires:

• At least 50 cuts 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 to groom dogs! A successful Dog Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated groomer to join our team! **Ideally we are looking for a groomer to work on Saturdays and potentially 1-2 other days during the week.**

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards.
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• 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
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming