Dog BatherGroomer in Training

Scenthound South Boulder, CO; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Career advancement

Training & development

Merit-based pay increases

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound is hiring a Dog Bather for our South Boulder location. We offer both part-time and full-time roles with opportunities for advancement. You will bathe dogs, prep them for grooming, and assist the grooming team to ensure high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

We value attention to detail, teamwork, and a passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Dog handling experience and ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Reliable, patient, team-oriented.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dogs for grooming and assist with services.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip nails, clean ears, brush coat, express glands.
• Record the 6-point health SCENT check in the Scenter app.

Skills

Dog Control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Patience

Self-critique

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Perks and Benefits:

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

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound standards. Full-time and part-time roles are available. We are hiring part-time and full-time positions now at our South Boulder (4800 Baseline Road, Suite C105) and Louisville (1061 Courtesy Road) locations in Colorado.

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
• Conduct a six-point health evaluation ("S.C.E.N.T. Check") of dogs' skin, coat, ears, nails, teeth, and glands and input the scores into our "Scenter" application so they can be tracked visit-by-visit and communicated to dog parents.
• 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