Dog Bather - Groomer in Training

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Perks and Benefits:

• Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk and management)
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Great work hours, paid training and paid vacation
• Growth opportunity: great leadership and teamwork experience
• Complimentary service membership

About the Position: The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that every dog needs and meeting Scenthound standards.
Position Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to work patiently with dogs and manage time well
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
• Reliable transportation
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time

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 to become a Scenthound Groomer!

Tasks:

• Clean and/ or prep dogs for grooming, according to the order ticket
• Bathe, blow dry, clip/ grind nails, clean ears, brush coat, clean teeth, express glands
• Identify the dog’s health indicators and input them into a S.C.E.N.T. Check app
• Work on a team to complete quality services for each dog
• Assist others/ Ask others for assistance when needed to keep Scenter on schedule
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Abilities:

• Dog Control
• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Patience
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards

About Scenthound Mount Juliet:
 
Dogs are family. It's our passion to provide the basic hygiene and routine care that every dog needs - right here in Mount Juliet!
 
This is the flagship Scenthound location in Tennessee so you have the unique opportunity to get in early with this exciting business. And you'll be on a strong team that serves our community! Dogs and dog parents both benefit when we keep pups clean and healthy!
 
 We Live by these Core Values:

1. Dog First - We advocate for the health and wellbeing of every dog in our care.
2. One Pack - We are one company, one team, with one mission. We trust, respect and support one another.
3. Bring Love - We bring good energy to our work, and we do our job with loving intention.
4. Seek Growth - We believe. We learn. We grow.
5. Make a Difference - We work with a purpose and are driven by a desire to make a positive impact. 

*Pay range includes estimated tips* Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour