Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
- Merit-based pay increases
- Dog safety, handling, and grooming training
- Career growth path to lead groomer positions
- Complimentary service membership
About the Position:
The Dog Groomer (called Trimmer at Scenthound) is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and skills to other staff and providing trimming services such as haircuts, de-matting, functional trims, and more to the dogs.
This Trimmer position requires:
- At least one year of full dog grooming experience or grooming school equivalent.
- Dog handling, safety, and behavioral knowledge
- Dog hygiene and grooming experience
- Ability to handle matted coats and preform haircuts on all coat types and dog breeds
- Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, dog safety and tools of the trade
- Strength to lift up to 65 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Willing to work in a fast-pace environment with an efficient and experienced team
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
Who We Are Looking For:
We are searching for a confident dog groomer who maybe is newer to the trade and has some experience in either grooming or as a vet tech but wants to further their skills and loves to take care of dogs. They want to share their knowledge/skill and aren't afraid of working hard and taking initiative! A successful Trimmer at Scenthound is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, coachable, and has a passion for advocating for dog's health and wellness! We are looking for a motivated groomer to join our team, train under our lead trainers and groomers, and grow with our company as we expand!
Tasks
- Complete haircut grooming and "Basic Hygiene" services to Scenthound standards.
- Safely able to groom to Scenthound standards: de-matting, rough cuts, functional trims, and puppy cuts (no breed-specific styles here)
- Create a positive 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
- Advocate for the dog's wellbeing and hygiene needs
- 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
- Team mindset, we are one pack!
- Integrity to high work ethic and standards
- Passion to share their knowledge and skills
- Ability to work with all breeds and demeanors of dogs