Posted August 23, 2026
Dog Bather Groomer in Training
Scenthound San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA, US
Full Time
23.25USD - 28USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are:
Located in Carmel Valley, Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. At Scenthound, we are a culture-driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs.
Perks and Benefits:
The Dog Bather is a fundamental position at Scenthound, offering quick and efficient services that meet Scenthound
This position requires:
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:
Located in Carmel Valley, Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. At Scenthound, we are a culture-driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs.
Perks and Benefits:
- Direct career growth path to Dog Groomer position and additional options (Front Desk, Ass. Manager, Manager)
- Total Compensation $23.25-28/hr
- Base pay is $17.25 - $20.00 an hour. Bathers can expect $6.00-$8.00 additional an hour in tips.
- Opportunity for base pay increase/raise after 3 months of employment, contingent on performance
- Complimentary service membership
The 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
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 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
- 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
