Dog Bather & Groomer in Training

Scenthound; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Career growth path opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Merit-based pay increases

Paid vacation

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound is seeking a dedicated Dog Bather in Boynton Beach, Florida, to provide efficient grooming services. Responsibilities include bathing, drying, nail clipping, and ensuring the safety of dogs. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting up to 70 pounds and have a passion for maintaining dog health. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and potential career advancement towards grooming and management positions.

Qualifications

• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep dogs for grooming.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/grind nails, clean ears, brush coat.
• Identify and input health indicators into the app.
• Work with the team to complete services ordered.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.
• Adhere to cleaning practices.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid Vacation
• 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 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