Dog Groomer

Scenthound Southlake, TX; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Medical benefits

Merit-based pay increases

Paid Vacation

Career growth path to leadership positions

Complimentary services

Job summary

A pet grooming service in Colleyville, TX, is seeking a confident Dog Groomer with at least one year of grooming experience or a grooming school graduation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of dog breeds, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. This role involves adhering to grooming standards, creating a teamwork-oriented environment, and ensuring the safety of dogs and team members. Competitive hourly pay, plus tips, is offered along with various benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade.
• 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

• Groom to Scenthound standards.
• Create a conducive environment for learning and teamwork.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Scenter Manager.

Skills

Effective communication with team members and dog parents

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Ability to self-critique

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Medical benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid Vacation
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary services

About the Position:

The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and providing grooming services to clients.

This Dog Groomer position requires:

• At least one year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
• 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 confident dog groomer who loves to groom dogs! A successful Dog Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated groomer to join our team!

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards.
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance 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:

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming