Scent-tech/Professional Dog Bather

Scenthound Gainesville - Ocala; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Career path to Groomer

Tips included

Merit-based raises

Daytime hours only

Weekend availability

Job summary

Scenthound Gainesville - Ocala is seeking a Dog Bather to perform baths, ear cleaning, nail clipping, teeth brushing, and related services. This role supports wellness-focused grooming and includes potential advancement toward a Scenthound Groomer through our training path.

The position emphasizes safe handling of dogs, attention to detail, and teamwork with front desk and grooming staff. Weekend availability is required and daytime hours are available.

Qualifications

• Dog handling and grooming prep.
• Strong communication with team and dog parents.
• Ability to work on a schedule and meet service timelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep dogs for grooming according to the order ticket.
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands.
• Identify health indicators and input them into the S.C.E.N.T. Check app.
• Work on a team to complete the services ordered.
• Assist others and ask for help to keep the center on schedule.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to sanitary and cleaning practices.

Skills

Dog control

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Patience

Self-critique

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Perks and Benefits:

• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk, Ass. Manager, Manager)
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Flexible schedule - daytime hours only
• WEEKEND AVAILABILITY REQUIRED!

About the Position:

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that help remove barriers so people and love and connect with their dogs every day. A wellness-focused dog groomer, Scenthound Scent-techs, or dog bathers provide baths, ear cleaning, nail clipping and teeth brushing along with additional services including shedding treatments, medicated baths and brush and blow-outs.

This position requires:

• 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
• Weekend availability a must
• a LOVE for pups, of course!

Who We Are Looking For:

We are searching for a detail-oriented team member who has a passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy! A successful Dog Bather is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated team member who wants to advance their career through our training path to become a Scenthound Groomer!

Tasks:

• Clean and/ or prep dogs for grooming, according to the order ticket
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/ grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands
• Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into a S.C.E.N.T. Check app
• Work on a team to complete the services ordered
• Assist others/ Ask others for assistance when needed 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:

• Dog Control
• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Patience
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards