Dog Bather Groomer in Training

Scenthound Spanish Fork, UT; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Free snacks

Signing bonus

Training & development

Career path to Groomer

Hourly pay plus tips

Merit increases

Service membership

Job summary

Scenthound Spanish Fork is hiring a Dog Bather to prepare dogs for grooming and perform essential bathing and grooming prep. You will work on a collaborative team and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety for every pet.

The role offers a pathway to become a Scenthound Groomer through our training program, with opportunities for skill development and advancement in a fast-paced pet-care environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation to and from shifts.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
• Detail-oriented with a love for keeping dogs clean and healthy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and/or prep dogs for grooming according to the order ticket.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/nail grind, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands.
• Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Work with a team to complete the services ordered.

Skills

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Self-critique

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free food & snacks
• Signing bonus
• 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
• 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 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

  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