Experienced Dog Groomer

Scenthound Palm Beach Gardens East, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive compensation plan

Job summary

A local dog grooming service in Florida is seeking a Dog Groomer with at least 2 years of experience or grooming school graduation. Responsibilities include grooming dogs to standards, leading the team, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate is a compassionate dog lover with effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities. This role offers employee discounts, advancement opportunities, and a competitive hourly compensation plan plus tips.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, grooming standards, and tools.
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while leading the grooming team.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and teamwork.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.
• Adhere to company sanitary practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Ability to self-critique

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• A competitive compensation plan that is hourly plus tips

About the Position

The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge. This position requires:

• At least 2 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! A successful Dog Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated team player who can groom to Scenthound standards.

Tasks

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