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Posted July 23, 2026

Lead Groomer

Scenthound Lexington Palomar, KY
Lexington, KY, US Full Time
18USD - 25USD per hour

Job DescriptionJob Description Benefits: Competitive salary Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Benefits and Perks:...

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Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
  • Merit-based pay increases
  • Career growth path to other leadership positions
About the Position:
The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

This position requires:
  • At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
  • Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
  • 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 confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks
  • Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
  • All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
  • Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
  • Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
  • Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance 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:
  • Effective communication with team members and dog parents
  • Leadership, coaching, mentorship
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time-management
  • Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming

This listing expired on Aug 22. Applications are no longer accepted.

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