Lead - Dog Bather
Portland
Lead - Dog Bather
Full Time • Portland
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + Tips
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Perks and Benefits:
- Direct career growth path to additional options (Front Desk, Lead Trimmer, Assistant. Manager, Manager)
- Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Merit-based pay increases
- Paid Vacation
- Complimentary service membership
About the Position:
The Lead Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound
This position requires:
- Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
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 Lead Dog Bather is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivated team member who will be passionate about training future Dog Bathers/Groomers and assist anywhere the Scenter is in need of help.
Tasks:
- Manage Dog Bathers in training
- Some Trimming experience
- 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 the services ordered
- 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 the Scenter Manager
Skills and Abilities:
- Some Management Experience
- 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
We are looking for full time and part time employees. Our Scenter is scheduled to open on or around December 2nd. Training will begin a couple of weeks before this.
Compensation: $18.00 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.