Full Time Dog Groomer/Trimmer

Scenthound Lakeville, MN; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Career growth path to leadership positions

Complimentary service membership

Potential health insurance

Job summary

Scenthound Lakeville, MN is looking for a Dog Groomer to join our growing team. This role is essential for providing grooming services and requires at least one year of experience or graduation from a grooming school. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about dog breeds and grooming standards, emotionally intelligent, and able to lift up to 70 pounds. We offer competitive pay, merit-based increases, and various benefits including competitive hourly base pay plus tips. Join our passionate team today.

Qualifications

• At least one year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools.
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.
• Available to work Saturdays, closed on Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Groom dogs to Scenthound standards with precision and care.
• Create a supportive, communicative environment for learning and teamwork.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary practices and protocols.

Skills

Effective communication with team members and dog parents

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Ability to self-critique

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About the Position

The Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and providing grooming services to clients. Even if you are new to the dog grooming industry with some experience, this position may be perfect for you! This is a W2 position with an hourly wage plus tips. We have a client base already, and we are growing memberships every day! ***Please include salary requirements on your resume.

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
• Available to work Saturdays, we are closed on Sunday.
• ScentTech duties as needed based on scheduling needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary service membership
• Other benefits to be added as we grow as a company, to include health insurance.

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

17702 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, Mn 55044 next to Cub foods in the Argonne mall. 952-395-3352