Pet Stylist Trainee - Santa Ana, CA
About The Position
Barkbus University is our premier training program for aspiring Pet Stylists. As a Pet Stylist Trainee, you’ll start in our training salon, refining your bathing skills and learning advanced grooming techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. This program is designed to grow you from a skilled bather into a fully capable Mobile Pet Stylist, ready to deliver premium experiences to every pup. Unlike other grooming academies, we don’t hold you hostage with contracts or repayment clauses after training. At Barkbus University, you stay because you want to - not because you have to.
Requirements
- 6+ months of professional dog bathing experience
- Experience with de-shedding treatments, paw pad and sanitary trims, and nail clipping
- Hungry to learn and grow your skills through Barkbus University
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable interacting with customers/pet parents
- Comfortable using smart phones (device provided!)
- Ability to safely lift and handle dogs up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to safely guide or maneuver dogs up to 100 lbs with the use of the van’s equipment (e.g., lift, grooming table)
Responsibilities
- Start your journey in our training salon, performing all core and advanced bathing services: shampooing, conditioning, drying, de-shedding, paw pad and sanitary trims, and nail clipping.
- Level up through a 6-week formal training program led by expert grooming instructors, where you’ll learn advanced grooming techniques tailored to your individual learning goals.
- Get hands-on van training to prepare you for mobile grooming, then continue to build your skills during your first 6 weeks in the field through targeted ride-alongs, personalized coaching, and real-world application in our state-of-the-art Hanvey vans.
- Showcase your new skills in your formal groom test, and upon passing, officially graduate from Barkbus University as a Pet Stylist and transition into a mobile role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees, dependents, and domestic partners)
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and up to 11 holidays
- Up to three (3) company-paid International Professional Groomer (IPG) certifications
- Complimentary snacks and beverages at all local hubs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
