Groomer

Scenthound Gainesville - Ocala; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free monthly services for your pup!

Job summary

Scenthound Gainesville - Ocala is seeking an experienced dog groomer to lead the grooming and bathing teams, upholding Scenthound standards and delivering compassionate care to every dog.

The role emphasizes teaching, coaching, and mentoring, with a focus on safe handling, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, sanitary grooming environment while advancing staff skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, grooming standards, and tools.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while leading, guiding, and mentoring the grooming and bathing teams.
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards and provide ongoing coaching.
• Identify where help is needed to keep the center on schedule.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Center Manager.

Skills

Grooming expertise

Leadership

Team mentorship

Time management

Education

Grooming school graduate

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits and Perks

• A competitive compensation plan that includes salary, plus tips
• Free monthly services for your pup!
• Scheduling and bookings handled by front desk; all customer-facing details handled by someone else!
• Health and wellness focus allows you to address needs of the dog vs. styling for the pet parent

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.

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 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 motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

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
• 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