Dog Groomer

Scenthound; Fleming (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Competitive pay

Career growth path

Job summary

Scenthound is seeking a confident dog groomer to join our grooming team as a lead. You will groom to Scenthound standards and mentor the grooming and bathing teams, creating a learning-friendly environment.

You’ll coach colleagues, assign tasks, and maintain high safety and sanitation standards while delivering exceptional care for every dog. A strong communicator who loves teaching will thrive here.

Qualifications

• At least 1 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 while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
• 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

Leadership

Team communication

Grooming expertise

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-critique

Education

Grooming school graduate

1 year grooming experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Competitive salary

Benefits and Perks:
$24-25 hourly rate

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips


• Merit-based pay increases


• Career growth path to other leadership positions

About the Position:

The Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming and haircut 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 teaching their passion to others! A successful groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams


• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face


• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork


• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship


• 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


• Leadership, coaching, mentorship


• Problem-solving


• Attention to detail


• Time-management


• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour