Experienced Dog Groomer

Scenthound Salt Lake City, UT; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Tips included

Merit-based raises

Paid vacation

Career growth

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound Salt Lake City is seeking a confident Dog Groomer to provide grooming services and share grooming knowledge with clients. The role emphasizes puppy cuts, maintaining high grooming standards, and teamwork.

The successful candidate will have grooming experience or completed grooming school, and must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in a smoke-free environment. Reliable transportation is required.

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 and stamina to stand long periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Self-critique and high standards

Education

Grooming school

Tools

Knowledge of dog breeds and care standards

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips


• 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