Dog Cat Mobile Groomer Cat Grooming Training Available

Bark & Mane of West Placer; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Commission-based earnings

Job summary

Bark & Mane of West Placer is seeking an experienced mobile groomer to provide safe, high-quality grooming for dogs and cats at customers’ homes in the California area. The role emphasizes independence, quality care, and customer communication.

The position starts part-time (16–30 hours/week) with a transition plan to full-time as the business grows. A Mercedes‑Benz mobile van is used, and pay includes hourly wages plus commission and tips.

Qualifications

• Professional cat grooming experience
• Professional dog grooming experience
• Ability to independently complete full dog grooming
• Ability to handle cats safely and calmly
• Reliable driving and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high‑quality grooming for dogs and cats
• Independently perform cat baths, deshedding, trims, nails when appropriate
• Independently complete full-service dog grooming
• Evaluate coat condition, behavior, and grooming needs
• Use safe, low-stress handling techniques for cats and dogs
• Operate a mobile grooming van safely
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients
• Keep van clean, organized, and sanitized
• Maintain accurate service notes and office communication

Skills

Cat grooming

Dog grooming

Independent work

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Mobile grooming

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Experienced dog and cat groomer wanted for a calmer, more independent grooming role.

Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced groomer to join our growing mobile grooming team. Professional cat grooming experience is required for this position, along with the ability to independently provide full-service dog grooming.

We provide premium, one-on-one grooming at the customer’s home, with a focus on making the experience easier and less stressful for pets and their families. You’ll work out of a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz mobile grooming van, supported by an office team that handles scheduling, routing, and client communication.

This position will begin part-time at approximately 16–30 hours per week. As appointment demand grows and we expand our fleet, the position is expected to transition to full-time within approximately four to five months.

This role is a good fit for someone who takes pride in quality work, communicates well with clients, is confident handling both cats and dogs, and wants more independence than a traditional grooming salon typically provides.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt hourly position with commission-based earning potential and tips.

Hourly pay starting at $22/hour

Overtime paid as required by California law

Estimated full-route earnings of approximately $300+ per day before tips

Tips are additional

Referral and performance bonus opportunities may also be available

Our mobile grooming model serves clients who value convenience, quality, and one-on-one care at home. Because appointment prices are higher than those at many traditional salons, experienced groomers can earn strong daily pay while grooming fewer pets in a quieter, more focused environment.

A full 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.

Schedule and Growth This position will begin with approximately 16–30 hours per week, based on appointment demand, route needs, and availability.

Our goal is for this role to grow into a full-time position within approximately four to five months as the client schedule expands and an additional grooming van is added. The timing of the transition will depend on business growth, appointment demand, and applicable California wage-and-hour requirements.

When business needs and California wage-and-hour rules allow, our longer-term goal is to offer full-time groomers a four-day workweek. Overtime is paid as required by California law.

Why Work with Bark & Mane? A calmer workday Work one-on-one with pets in a quiet, cage-free mobile setting. There is no crowded salon floor, no stacked kennels, and no constant pressure to rush through as many pets as possible. The private mobile environment can be especially beneficial for cats, senior pets, anxious pets, and pets that struggle in a busy salon.

A meaningful cat grooming opportunity Cat grooming is an important part of this position—not an occasional add-on. You’ll help us expand access to professional mobile cat grooming throughout the West Placer area. The position will include a combination of dog and cat appointments based on client demand and your qualifications.

Quality-focused grooming We want groomers to work efficiently, but never at the expense of safety, comfort, or the quality of the groom.

Independence You’ll work independently throughout the day, with support from the office for scheduling, routing, and client communication.

Strong earning potential Our clients are looking for premium mobile grooming—not bargain-basement grooming. This creates strong earning potential while allowing you to focus on fewer pets and provide more individualized care.

Fully equipped mobile grooming van provided We provide a Mercedes-Benz mobile grooming van with air conditioning, heating, water, electricity, a hydrobath, and a professional grooming setup.

Fuel and business supplies covered Fuel, van maintenance, and standard business grooming supplies are covered. Groomers may also use their own preferred personal tools.

Safety matters You have the ability to decline pets that cannot be groomed safely. Groomer safety and pet well-being both matter here.

Supportive owner and team culture Bark & Mane is a growing local business, and we want to build our team the right way—with clear communication, high standards, accountability, and respect for the people doing the work.

Responsibilities As a Bark & Mane mobile groomer, you will:

Provide safe, high-quality grooming services for both dogs and cats

Independently complete cat bath and brush services, de-shedding treatments, sanitary trims, nail trims, mat removal, and full cat haircuts when appropriate

Independently complete full-service dog grooming appointments

Evaluate each pet’s coat condition, behavior, and grooming needs

Use safe, low-stress handling techniques appropriate for cats and dogs

Recognize when a service cannot be completed safely and communicate concerns appropriately

Safely operate a mobile grooming van

Communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with clients

Keep the van clean, safe, sanitized, and organized

Follow proper animal handling, sanitation, and safety procedures

Maintain accurate service notes and communicate relevant information to the office

Help create a dependable, professional experience for pets and their families

Represent Bark & Mane with kindness, reliability, and good judgment

Required Qualifications We are looking for an experienced groomer who has:

Professional cat grooming experience

Professional dog grooming experience

Confidence handling and grooming cats independently

Ability to assess feline behavior and recognize signs of stress or unsafe handling conditions

Ability to complete full dog grooms independently

Strong bathing, drying, brushing, clipping, de-matting, and finishing skills

Good scissoring and styling skills

Excellent animal handling and safety awareness

Strong customer service and communication skills

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Reliability, professionalism, and good judgment

Comfort working independently throughout the day

Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with professional grooming and mobile van operation

Preferred Qualifications The following experience is helpful but not required:

Mobile grooming experience

Advanced cat grooming education or certification

Experience grooming anxious, senior, or special-care pets

AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming certification

Other professional grooming education or certifications

If you do not already have AKC S.A.F.E. certification, Bark & Mane will provide the training during onboarding. No degree is required. We care most about your grooming ability, cat-handling experience, reliability, judgment, communication, and how you treat pets and clients.

About Bark & Mane 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, safe and compassionate cat grooming, and long-term relationships with pets and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bark & Mane is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants who need accommodation during the application or interview process should contact management.

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