Dog Bather Groomer Apprentice In Training

Scenthound DMV; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenthound, une franchise de toilettage canine axée sur le bien-être, cherche un apprenti toiletteur à Leesburg. En tant que membre d'équipe fiable, vous serez formé aux soins des chiens tout en aidant à maintenir un environnement de travail propre et accueillant. Rejoignez une entreprise qui valorise la passion pour les animaux et offre des opportunités de croissance professionnelle.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion des chiens dans divers environnements.
• Capacité à travailler dans une atmosphère dynamique et rapide.
• Volonté de demander de l'aide ou d'offrir du soutien pour maintenir l'équipe sur la bonne voie.

Responsibilities

• Nettoyer et préparer les chiens pour les services de toilettage.
• Effectuer des vérifications de bien-être et enregistrer les indicateurs clés.
• Travailler en équipe pour garder les services à l'heure.

Skills

Handling dogs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Jumpstart Your Grooming Career at Scenthound

Are you passionate about dogs and ready to build a hands-on career in pet care? Scenthound is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join us as a Dog Bather – Groomer Apprentice. This is more than a job — it’s your entry point into a rewarding career with a clear path to becoming a professional groomer.

What You’ll Get:

???? Hands-on training and a clear path to becoming a professional Groomer

Competitive hourly pay plus tips, with room to grow through merit-based raises

Free wellness membership for your dog — we take care of your pup, too!

A supportive, dog-loving team that treats you like family

Daily work that matters — helping dogs stay clean, healthy, and happy

Real career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

What You’ll Do

Clean and prep dogs for grooming services (bath, nail care, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, gland expression)

Perform wellness checks and record key indicators using our SCENT Check system

Handle dogs safely and gently, making sure they feel comfortable and secure

Work as part of a team to keep services on schedule

Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment

Pitch in wherever needed to keep the Scenter running smoothly

Who You Are

A dog lover with patience, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic

Comfortable lifting dogs (up to 70 lbs) and being on your feet for long periods

A great teammate who communicates well and supports others

Eager to learn, take feedback, and grow into a professional grooming role

Reliable and punctual with dependable transportation

Skills That Set You Apart

Experience handling dogs (in work, volunteer, or personal settings)

Comfort with physical tasks and multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to ask for help or offer support to keep the team on track

Ability to self-assess and maintain high grooming standards

About Scenthound

Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise on a mission to keep dogs clean, healthy, and happy. We go beyond the typical grooming experience by offering routine, preventive care that focuses on the five core areas of dog health: Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (SCENT). Our membership model makes it easy for pet parents to stay on top of their dog’s routine care with consistent, high-quality services at an affordable price.

At Scenthound, we’re passionate about creating a stress-free, inclusive environment for both dogs and their humans. We believe every dog – regardless of breed or coat type – deserves to live their best life. Our team members are dog lovers first and foremost, and we’re building a supportive, people-first culture that provides real training and career growth opportunities.

With locations across the country and more opening every month, Scenthound is leading a movement to change the way people think about dog grooming — and we’re just getting started.