Dog Groomer

Scenthound Birmingham, AL; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly base pay

Tips

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Career growth path

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound Birmingham, AL is seeking a Dog Groomer to join our team and deliver grooming services to clients with a focus on safety and customer care. The ideal candidate has grooming experience or completed a grooming program, understands breed-specific care, and can lift up to 70 pounds while standing for long periods.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities in a collaborative salon environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year grooming experience or graduation from grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards.
• Perform 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 assist 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

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-critique

Education

Grooming school or 1+ year experience

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid Vacation
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary service membership

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