Dog Bather

Scenthound Northwest Houston; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Career growth path

Competitive hourly pay + tips

Merit-based pay increases

Complimentary membership

Job summary

Scenthound Northwest Houston is seeking a Dog Bather to prepare dogs for grooming, bathe and care for coats and nails, and help ensure dogs stay healthy and calm. You will work with a team to complete services and follow our sanitary standards.

We value attention to detail, reliability and a passion for dogs. Opportunities exist to advance along the grooming path and earn tips in a supportive, pet-loving environment.

Qualifications

• Dog handling and care routines as part of bathing and grooming
• Strong communication with team and dog parents
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, pet-care environment

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep dogs for grooming according to the order ticket
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands
• Input health indicators into the Scentboard/S.C.E.N.T. Check app
• Work on a team to complete services ordered
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other duties 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:

• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

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
• Complimentary service membership

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 50 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