Dog Bather & Groomer

$19.00 to $20.00 per hour(including tips)

OPEN TO HIRE PART TIME -- 20 hours

Who We Are

Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dog’s overall health and wellness, not only haircuts! Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care. At Scenthound, we are a culture-driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs.

NORTH STAR

We remove barriers so that people can love and connect with their dogs every day.

VALUES

Dog First. One Pack. Bring Love. Seek Growth. Make A Difference.

About the Position

The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound standards. With plans for multiple locations in Northwest suburbs in Illinois, if you desire growth, this is the role for you.

This position requires:

· At least 2 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school. If not, have the desire to learn Grooming from our Lead Groomer.

· 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 detail-oriented team member who has a passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy! A successful Dog Bather & Groomer is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, excited for personal growth and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motived team member who may want to advance their career through our training path to become a Fulltime Scenthound Groomer!

Tasks

· Clean and prep dogs for grooming, according to the order ticket

o Bathe, blow dry, clip/ grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands

· Groom to Scenthound standards

· Identify dog’s health indicators and input them into a S.C.E.N.T. Check app

· Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times

· Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices

· Work on a team to complete the services ordered

· Assist others/ Ask others for assistance when needed to keep Scenter on schedule

· 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

Benefits

· Direct career growth path to become a full-time Groomer and beyond

· Competitive hourly base pay, plus participation in tip pool

· Closed Sunday (all except 2 or 3 per year due to customer demand)

· Full time workers (40 Hours per week) eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

· Merit-based pay increases

· Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part time employees

· No late evening hours

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