Experienced Dog Groomer

Scenthound Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound in Houston is seeking a skilled Groomer to lead the bathing team with expert grooming knowledge and uphold the Scenthound standard of excellence. You will guide and mentor others while delivering top-quality grooming services.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of grooming experience or graduation from grooming school, knowledge of breed standards, and the strength to lift up to 70 pounds. Reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, their grooming and 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 bathing teams
• 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

Effective communication

Leadership

Coaching

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Self-critique

Education

Grooming school graduation

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Benefits and Perks:

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

About the Position:

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

This position requires:

• At least 3-5 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds, their grooming and 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 passionate team-player who can help and grow the team of bathers while performing the Scenthound standard of excellence.

Tasks

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