Part Time Pet Groomer
About The Position
Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced part-time pet groomer to join our new mobile grooming team. We provide premium one-on-one grooming at the customer’s home, with a focus on making the experience easier and less stressful for both pets and their owners. This role is a good fit for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, communicates well with clients, and wants a grooming job with more independence than a traditional salon. You’ll be working out of a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz mobile grooming van, with scheduling support and a business model built around quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. This may be a good fit for an experienced groomer who wants strong earning potential without a full-time schedule. Dog grooming experience is required. Cat grooming experience is a strong plus, but not required for the right candidate. Our mobile grooming model serves clients who value convenience, quality, and one-on-one care at home. Because appointment prices are higher than many traditional salons, experienced groomers can earn strong daily pay while grooming fewer pets in a quieter, more focused environment. A strong route of approximately six appointments can generate around $310/day before tips, with tips adding additional earning potential. During ramp-up or lighter schedule days, groomers are protected by a guaranteed hourly base of $22/hour. Actual earnings vary based on schedule, completed appointments, services performed, and tips. Bark & Mane is a locally owned mobile pet grooming business serving Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville, Loomis, and the surrounding West Placer area. We are a new local business backed by the systems and experience of an established national mobile grooming franchise. As we grow, we want to become known for excellent groomers, dependable service, and long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Requirements
- Professional dog grooming experience
- Ability to complete full grooms independently
- Strong bathing, drying, clipping, brushing, de-matting, and finishing skills
- Good scissoring and styling skills
- Excellent animal handling and safety awareness
- Good customer service and communication skills
- A clean driving record
- Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- Comfort working independently during the day
Nice To Haves
- Cat grooming experience
- Mobile grooming experience
- Experience with anxious, senior, or special-care pets
- AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming certification or other professional grooming education is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality grooming services for dogs
- Groom cats when qualified and comfortable doing so
- Safely operate a mobile grooming van
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients
- Keep the van clean, safe, and organized
- Follow proper safety, sanitation, and animal handling procedures
- Help create a reliable, warm, professional experience for clients and their pets
- Represent Bark & Mane with kindness, reliability, and good judgment
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Overtime paid as required by California law
- Referral and performance bonus opportunities
- Fuel, van maintenance, and business grooming supplies are covered
- Ability to decline aggressive or unsafe pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
