Future Opening: Dog Bather - Grooming Technician
Full Time • Stuart, FL
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Perks and Benefits:
- Direct career growth path to Lead Technician and Groomer positions with additional career options such as; Lead Trimmer, Front Desk, Asst. Manager, and Manager.
- Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
- Merit-based pay increases
- Complimentary dog service membership
About the Position:
The Dog Bather is a fundamental, entry-level, position at Scenthound with an extensive career growth program, think "groomer in training". Offering quick and efficient grooming services for the hygiene and wellness of dogs while working on a fun team! This role is face-pace and rooted in teamwork, plus you get to work with dogs all day.
This position requires:
- Strength to lift up to 50 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
- Willingness to work with all dog breeds
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 and be a part of a growing franchise in martin county!
Tasks:
- Prep dogs for haircuts, according to the grooming services ordered
- Complete "Basic Hygiene" services for dogs including; baths, blow dry, brushing, clip/grind nails, clean ears, clean teeth, express glands, etc.
- Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into a S.C.E.N.T. Check app (health report card)
- Work on a fast-pace team to complete services
- Ensure dog safety standards and efficient grooming techniques are being met per Scenthound standards at all times
- Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
- Engage in training programs and career pathing that Scenthound offers
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager
Skills and Abilities:
- Dog handling & dog behavioral awareness
- Effective communication with team members and dog parents
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time-management
- Patience
- Empathy
- Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards
- Willingness to grow and learn in your craft
Compensation: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
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We advocate for the health and well-being of dogs.
We are one team with one mission. We trust, respect and support one another.
We bring good energy to our work.
We believe in what we do.
We work with purpose. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact.
In-house training, clear career path, attainable advancement.