Dog Bather Groomer in Training

Scenthound Lakeway, TX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free uniforms

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

A dog care wellness company in Austin is seeking a dedicated Dog Bather to provide essential grooming services and maintain the health and safety of dogs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to handle dogs with care. Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, and recognizing health indicators of dogs. This role offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement into positions such as Dog Groomer. Interested applicants should have a passion for animal care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep dogs for grooming.
• Bathe, blow dry, and clip nails.
• Identify health indicators and input data.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ensure dog and team safety at all times.
• Adhere to sanitary and cleaning practices.

Skills

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Free uniforms

Perks and Benefits

• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk, Asst Mgr, Store Mgr)
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Complimentary service membership for their own dogs

About the Position

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound standards. Dog Bathers will be fully trained on the Scenthound process for bathing dogs, cleaning ears, clipping nails, brushing teeth and more.

Who We Are Looking For

Located in Lakeway, 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
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/ grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands
• Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into our proprietary tracking system
• Work in a team based environment to complete the services requested
• Assist others/ Ask others for assistance when neededEnsure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties per the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities

• Dog Control
• Effective communication with team members
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Patience
• Ability to self–critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards

This position requires

• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
• Reliable transportation and availability to work Saturdays

Scenthound is a wellness‑focused dog care company on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives. We offer membership‑based wellness services and retail products that focus on a dog’s Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.), ensuring they stay clean and healthy. Above all, dog safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a safe, stress‑free experience for every dog in our care.