Dog Bather Groomer in Training

Scenthound Carmel; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct career growth path to Dog Groom

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Weekly paychecks

Merit-based pay increases

Complimentary service membership

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Scenthound Carmel is seeking a Dog Bather to provide quick, efficient grooming prep that meets Scenthound standards. This entry role offers hands-on training and a clear path toward becoming a Scenthound Groomer.

You will bathe, clip nails, brush coats, and assist with grooming tasks on a collaborative team. Physical requirements include lifting up to 70 pounds, standing for long periods, and reliable transportation; work in a smoke-free environment with weekly pay and benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Self-critique

Job description

• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk, Ass. Manager, Manager)
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Weekly paychecks
• Merit-based pay increases
• Complimentary service membership

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• 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
• Weekly paychecks
• 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
• 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