Dog Groomer Haircut

🐾 Groomer – Full Time Total Average Compensation: $21–$23/hour

Schedule:

35–40 hours/week | Closed Sundays

Location:

Lake Zurich & Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Scenthound isn’t your typical dog grooming shop—​we’re transforming the grooming industry with a focus on total dog wellness, not just haircuts. Our innovative membership‑based model ensures dogs receive consistent, routine care to stay clean and healthy.

We remove barriers so people can love and connect with their dogs every day.

• Dog First – We speak dog.
• One Pack – We support each other.
• Bring Love – We love what we do.
• Seek Growth – We invest in ourselves and each other.
• Make a Difference – We are the change.

As a Groomer, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality grooming services to our pet friends. You’ll ensure dogs receive exceptional care while helping other team members complete their grooming services and also learn from you in a positive, professional environment.

If you're passionate about grooming, eager to help others, and excited about growth opportunities, this role is for you.

• Deliver grooming services to Scenthound’s puppy‑cut standard (one consistent style in five lengths)
• Serve as the go‑to grooming expert for the team
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing groomers, as required
• Support a clean, safe, and efficient grooming environment
• Maintain a positive, team‑oriented atmosphere that fosters learning and open communication
• Monitor workflow, help where needed, ensure smooth daily operations, make improvement recommendations where needed
• Uphold all sanitation and safety standards to protect dogs and team members

• Experience:
  
  1+ year of professional grooming experience or grooming school graduate
• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with dog breeds, coat types, grooming tools, and best practices
• Strength & Stamina:
  Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to guide and motivate others.
• High Bar:
  Hold yourself and others to a higher standard
• Professionalism:
  High attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation to and from work
• Commitment:
  Willingness to work in a smoke‑free, safety‑first environment

• Clear career path:
  Advancement to Grooming Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Scenter Manager
• Health benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision (for full‑time employees)
• Paid Holidays: 4 in a Year
• Time off:
  Paid time off (PTO) for both full‑and part‑time team members
• Work‑life balance:
  No late evenings, and closed on Sundays
• Unlimited:
  Snacks and Drinks on the house
• Free Grooming:
  Bring in your pet for free grooming once a month
• Financial perks:
  Participation in tip pool, merit‑based raises
• Be part of something bigger:
  Opportunity to grow with a woman‑owned small business making a difference in the community

If you’re a confident groomer with a heart for dogs and a passion for teaching others, we’d love to meet you. Join a team that values growth, wellness, and the human‑dog connection.

Contact Valerie Converse at  to apply or for more information.