Are you passionate about dogs and ready to build a hands-on career in pet care? Scenthound is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join us as a Dog Bather – Groomer Apprentice. This is more than a job — it’s your entry point into a rewarding career with a clear path to becoming a professional groomer.
🌟 What You’ll Get:
🐕🦺 Hands-on training and a clear path to becoming a professional Groomer
💵 Competitive hourly pay plus tips, with room to grow through merit-based raises
🐾 Free wellness membership for your dog — we take care of your pup, too!
🤝 A supportive, dog-loving team that treats you like family
🧼 Daily work that matters — helping dogs stay clean, healthy, and happy
📈 Real career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
🧼 What You’ll Do
Clean and prep dogs for grooming services (bath, nail care, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, gland expression)
Perform wellness checks and record key indicators using our SCENT Check system
Handle dogs safely and gently, making sure they feel comfortable and secure
Work as part of a team to keep services on schedule
Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment
Pitch in wherever needed to keep the Scenter running smoothly
🎯 Who You Are
A dog lover with patience, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
Comfortable lifting dogs (up to 70 lbs) and being on your feet for long periods
A great teammate who communicates well and supports others
Eager to learn, take feedback, and grow into a professional grooming role
Reliable and punctual with dependable transportation
🐾 Skills That Set You Apart
Experience handling dogs (in work, volunteer, or personal settings)
Comfort with physical tasks and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to ask for help or offer support to keep the team on track
Ability to self-assess and maintain high grooming standards
🐶 About Scenthound
Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise on a mission to keep dogs clean, healthy, and happy. We go beyond the typical grooming experience by offering routine, preventive care that focuses on the five core areas of dog health: Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (SCENT). Our membership model makes it easy for pet parents to stay on top of their dog’s routine care with consistent, high-quality services at an affordable price.
At Scenthound, we’re passionate about creating a stress-free, inclusive environment for both dogs and their humans. We believe every dog – regardless of breed or coat type – deserves to live their best life. Our team members are dog lovers first and foremost, and we’re building a supportive, people-first culture that provides real training and career growth opportunities.
With locations across the country and more opening every month, Scenthound is leading a movement to change the way people think about dog grooming — and we’re just getting started.
Compensation: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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Why Should You Join Us?
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.