Dog Groomer

Responsive recruiter **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 Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour