Dog Bather Groomer in Training

Scenthound Johns Creek / Alpharetta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Sales bonuses

Merit-based pay increases

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A pet grooming service in Alpharetta seeks a Dog Bather to provide cleaning and grooming services for dogs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and has a passion for animal care. Responsibilities include bathing, drying, and grooming dogs, ensuring safety, and adhering to cleaning practices. This role offers competitive hourly pay and potential career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy.

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.
• 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.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.

Skills

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

Job description

Perks and Benefits

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips; sales bonuses

Merit-based pay increases

Paid Vacation

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