Dog Bather/Grooming Assistant

Scenthound Carmel, IN; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation

Complimentary service membership

No late evenings or Sundays

Job summary

A local dog care service is seeking a Dog Bather in Carmel, Indiana. This full-time or part-time position focuses on providing detailed grooming services for dogs. The ideal candidate should be passionate about dog care, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and have the ability to lift 70 pounds. The role offers a path to career advancement in grooming, competitive pay including tips, and various employee benefits, like paid vacation and service discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and 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, clean teeth.
• Identify health indicators and input them into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.

Skills

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Job description

Starting at $13 per hour | Up to $17+ with Tips | Membership Discounts | Full Time or Part Time

Positions are available at our Carmel and Zionsville locations!

Who We Are Looking For:

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound. We seek a detail-oriented team member passionate about keeping dogs clean and healthy! A successful Dog Bather is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We seek 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
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times

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
• Paid Vacation for full-time employees
• Complimentary service membership
• No late evenings or Sundays

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

This position requires:

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