Dog Groomer

Perks and Benefits:

• Career growth path to General Manager and additional options with pay increase as we grow
• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Annual pay increases based on performance
• Paid training
• Great work hours: closed Monday, close daily at 5:00, no evening work and closed on major holidays
• Paid vacation days
• Growth opportunity: great leadership and teamwork experience
• Complimentary service membership for your pup

About the Position:
The Groomer is a key position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership and instilling teamwork across a team of groomers and bathers, facilitating training of new groomers and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Position Skills and Requirements:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards (with emphasis on dog safety) and tools of the trade
• Leadership, coaching and mentorship
• Effective communication with team members and others
• Service-oriented with problem-solving, attention to detail and time management skills; and an ability to self-critique and hold self and others to high grooming standards
• Basic computer/technology proficiency
• Strength to lift larger dogs up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long time periods

Who We Are Looking For:
We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, detail-oriented, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating, HANDS-ON leader who can assess the needs, strengths and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities and great customer satisfaction!

Tasks:

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Support an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards
• Identify when/where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
• Support a fun and energetic environment conducive to teamwork and Scenthound values
• Ensure continuous team member and dog safety/wellness
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

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 first with this exciting business. And you'll get to build a strong team that serves our community! Dogs and dog parents both benefit when we keep pups clean and healthy!

We are committed to this region and will be opening more locations in and around Nashville. This means growth potential for the Groomer at Scenthound in Mount Juliet!

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.

Full Time Job 1-3 Years Experience Required