Dog Bather

Scenthound Fleming Island, FL; Alaska; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct career growth path

Training & development

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Scenthound Fleming Island, FL is seeking a Dog Bather to efficiently bathe, prep, and assist with grooming services, ensuring dogs are comfortable and safe. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities along a structured training path toward grooming roles.

We value a detail-oriented, patient team member who can lift up to 70 pounds, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to a caring, smoke-free environment. Reliable transportation is a plus, with competitive hourly pay and tips.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
• Dog-loving, patient, and detail-oriented with a team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep dogs for grooming according to the order ticket.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/nail grind, clean ears, brush coat, express glands.
• Identify health indicators and input them into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Work on a team to complete the services ordered.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Scenter Manager.

Skills

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Self-critique

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Perks and Benefits:

• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk, Ass. Manager, Manager)
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases

About the Position:

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound

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

Who We Are Looking For:

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! 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