Dog Groomer — Basic Haircut Experience

Job overview

The Dog Groomer — Basic Haircut Experience role is onsite in Lake Zurich, IL; the posting also identifies Buffalo Grove, Illinois as the work location. Compensation is stated as $23–$25 per hour in the listing, while the description gives total average compensation of $22–$24 per hour. Scenthound focuses on total dog wellness through routine care and a membership-based model. The groomer provides consistent grooming services while supporting dog care, team workflow, and a safe, sanitary environment. The role also serves as a grooming resource for colleagues and may include training and mentoring other groomers as required.

What you'll do

• Deliver grooming services to the puppy-cut standard in five lengths
• serve as a grooming resource for the team
• train, coach, and mentor groomers as required
• maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment
• support workflow and daily operations
• recommend improvements
• and uphold sanitation and safety standards. Requires one or more years of professional grooming experience or graduation from grooming school, familiarity with breeds, coats, and tools, and ability to lift up to 70 pounds and stand for extended periods. The posting says the location is closed Sundays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dog groomer

lake zurich il

scenthound

full-time

$23–$25/hr

dog grooming

puppy-cut standard

grooming experience

team training

sanitation

closed sundays

pet wellness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees
• four paid holidays
• snacks and drinks
• free monthly grooming for the employee’s pet
• tip-pool participation
• merit-based raises
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a membership-based dog wellness model, career advancement paths, paid holidays, PTO, snacks and drinks, free monthly grooming for the employee’s pet, and tip-pool participation.

About the employer

Scenthound Lake Zurich, IL is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.