Dog Bather/ Groomer in Training

Scenthound Corporate Scenters; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

Paid vacation

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

A pet care company in West Palm Beach is seeking a Dog Bather. This role involves cleaning and prepping dogs for grooming, ensuring their safety, and working efficiently within a team. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, physically able to handle dogs, and possess strong teamwork skills. Competitive pay ranges from $14 to $17 per hour, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean and/or prep dogs for grooming.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/grind nails, clean ears, brush coat.
• Identify dog health indicators and input them into an app.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members.
• Adhere to 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

Self-critique

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• 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

Compensation

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour