Scenthound isn’t your average dog grooming shop. We’re a national brand on a mission to make routine wellness care — not just haircuts — a normal part of every dog’s life. Our membership model keeps dogs on a consistent schedule built around S.C.E.N.T. — Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth — the five essentials of dog hygiene. It’s a simple idea that’s reshaping an entire industry, one healthier, happier dog at a time.

We’re also one of the fastest-growing, most-recognized brands in pet care. Scenthound has landed on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, was named to Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises for the third year running, took home a Stevie® Award for Fastest-Growing Company, and has been recognized among Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing private companies in America. In short: this is a brand built by people who know how to build something great — and win awards doing it.

This Scenter is location #1 of 11 planned across the Seattle Metro area over the next several years. Join us now and you’re not just taking a job — you’re getting in early on a growing local company, with a real, defined path to move up as we open new locations near you. Team members who show up, learn fast, and live our values are the same people we’ll be tapping to lead Scenters, train new hires, and grow into management as the Seattle footprint expands.

The Scent Tech is a foundational role on our team — the first hands-on touchpoint in a dog’s wellness visit, and the role every great Scenthound career starts with. It’s fast-paced, hands-on, and genuinely rewarding for someone who loves dogs and takes pride in doing things right. 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’re searching for a detail-oriented team member with a genuine passion for keeping dogs clean and healthy. A successful Scent Tech is resilient, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover. Even better — we’re looking for someone motivated to grow with us, with a clear training path from Scent Tech to Scenthound Groomer and beyond as our Seattle locations expand.

•     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 a dog’s health indicators and log them in our S.C.E.N.T. Check app (Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, Teeth)

•     Work as part of a team to complete services ordered, efficiently and to standard

•     Assist teammates — and ask for help when needed — to keep the 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

•     Confident, calm dog handling

•     Effective communication with team members and dog parents

•     Teamwork and collaboration

•     Problem-solving and attention to detail

•     Time-management and patience

•     Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to Scenthound standards

•     Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

•     Medical, dental, and vision insurance

•     Merit-based pay increases

•     Paid vacation

•     A defined training path to Groomer, Lead Groomer, and management roles

•     Ground-floor career growth as we open 10 more Seattle Metro locations