Dog Groomer

Scenthound Southlake, TX; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

Competitive hourly pay plus tips

Medical benefits

Merit-based pay increases

Paid vacation

Career growth path

Complimentary services

Job summary

A local dog grooming service in Southlake, TX is seeking a confident Dog Groomer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have grooming experience or formal training, strong knowledge of dog breeds, and must possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include adhering to grooming standards, ensuring dog safety, and creating a collaborative environment. This role offers competitive hourly pay plus tips, and a flexible schedule.

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 an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.
• 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

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

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