Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Love dogs and want to build your skills in professional pet care? Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog care company centered on routine care for a dog’s Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.). We’re looking for dependable, energetic team members who care about dog safety, quality, and teamwork.

No grooming experience is required. We provide structured, hands-on training.

What You'll Do

Bathe and dry dogs thoroughly to Scenthound standards

Perform routine hygiene services including teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail clips and grinds, and other approved services

Prep dogs for grooming and trimming services when applicable

Observe each dog's Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth and accurately complete S.C.E.N.T. Checks

Handle dogs calmly, confidently, and compassionately, including dogs that may be nervous or uncomfortable

Follow dog safety, restraint, equipment, and service protocols at all times

Manage your individual service schedule with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and safety

Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas and equipment between dogs

Support teammates when there is space between appointments to keep service flow moving

Communicate and collaborate with the front- and back-of-house teams throughout the day

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Comfortable and compassionate working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments

Reliable and accountable for being ready to work at your scheduled start time

Coachable and willing to apply feedback to improve your skills

Patient, adaptable, and able to stay calm when the environment gets busy

Proactive and willing to help the team without always being asked

Detail-oriented and committed to completing services thoroughly

Able to work efficiently and maintain a strong sense of urgency without sacrificing dog safety

A positive, team-first communicator who takes pride in a clean and professional workspace

Interested in learning, improving, and growing within Scenthound

Experience & Physical Requirements

Previous professional dog handling, bathing, grooming, veterinary, kennel, daycare, or pet-care experience is a plus, but not required

Comfort working hands-on with dogs throughout the shift

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and safely perform the physical functions of the role

Stamina to stand and remain active for extended periods

Ability to work in a fast-paced, wet, and sometimes noisy environment

Reliable transportation

Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Compensation & Benefits

Shared Tip Pool

Medical, dental, and vision insurance*

Complimentary Scenthound membership

Structured onboarding and hands-on training

Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities

Defined career-growth opportunities within Scenthound

Supportive, team-focused work environment

*Benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

Grow With Scenthound

Scenthound is built around development. Scent Techs begin by building strong foundations in dog handling, safety, hygiene services, tools, equipment, and service quality. As you demonstrate proficiency, there are opportunities to progress through advanced Scent Tech competencies and into Lead Scent Tech and Trimmer development.

We value team members who seek growth, take initiative, respond well to coaching, and want to become stronger professionals over time.

Two Locations in Houston

4850 Beechnut Street Houston, TX 77096

2621 S. Shepherd Drive Houston, TX 77098