Salon Dog Groomer

Barkbus • Santa Ana, CA

9d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Garden of Grooming as a Salon Pet Stylist, where your passion and grooming expertise create a calm, elevated experience for every pup. You’ll work in a positive salon environment with a groomer-first culture that supports your craft, safety, and your growth. Garden of Grooming is a salon owned by Barkbus, the nation's premier mobile grooming service, passionately committed to the health, happiness, and overall wellness of pups. Our mission is to deliver joy to pets and their people. We achieve this by creating safe, healthy, and stress-free environments for both our dogs and our dedicated groomers, believing that caring for pets starts with caring for our team. Barkbus prioritizes quality over quantity, with thoughtfully designed schedules so every pup gets the time and attention they deserve. We handle the sales and marketing, freeing you to focus on what you do best: creating amazing transformations and making tails wag! Join a team that celebrates the fun of what we do every day - from pup glow-ups to the joy of seeing confident, healthy dogs leave the salon.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional grooming experience
• 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

• Deliver premium 1-on-1 care, performing all aspects of grooming: bathing, cutting, shaving and trimming.
• Provide a low-stress, safe, and positive grooming experience for every dog.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary grooming station and shared salon spaces.
• Collaborate with fellow groomers, bathers, and salon leaders to create a supportive team environment.
• Prioritize safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees, dependents, and domestic partners)
• Pet Insurance
• Up to three (3) company-paid International Professional Groomer (IPG) certifications
• Complimentary snacks and beverages at all local hubs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed