Job Description

Responsive recruiter Replies within 24 hours 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 Assistant Dog Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering grooming knowledge and skills to other staff and providing grooming services such as baths, de-matting, functional trims, and full haircuts to clients.
This Assistant Dog Groomer position requires:

• At least two years of full grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Dog handling and behavioral knowledge
• 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 70 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 Assistant Dog Groomer 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: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour