Dog Bather

Scenthound Fleming Island, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Training & development

Growth path to grooming

Base pay + tips

Merit-based raises

Job summary

Scenthound is hiring a Dog Bather at our Fleming Island location. You will prepare dogs for grooming, bathe, dry, and assist with grooming tasks while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

We offer advancement opportunities, training and development, and a clear growth path to become a Scenthound Groomer. Competitive hourly pay plus tips and merit-based raises.

If you love dogs and want to develop your skills in a team‑oriented environment, join our Scenthound team and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
• Passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare dogs for grooming, according to the order ticket.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/nail grind, clean ears, brush coat, express glands.
• Input health indicators into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Work on a team to complete the services ordered.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• 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