Entry Level Pet Grooming Trainee

Bark & Mane of Greater Memphis and West TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Job summary

Bark & Mane of Greater Memphis, in Memphis, TN, is seeking entry-level pet grooming trainees. No grooming experience is required as paid training is provided to learn dog handling, bathing, and grooming techniques.

Trainees progress to work independently in a mobile grooming vehicle, with dispatch handling scheduling. Benefits include a 4-day work week after training, opportunities for advancement, and compensation based on performance with tips.

Qualifications

• No grooming or pet care experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Friendly, professional communication with clients.
• Interest in building a long-term career in grooming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dog handling, bathing, drying, and basic grooming under supervision.
• Work in a mobile grooming vehicle and at clients’ homes.
• Receive training and then work independently with dispatch support.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Customer communication

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance

Entry Level Pet Grooming Trainee

No Grooming Experience Required | Paid Training | Career Path with Dogs

Love dogs and want to build a real career, but do not have formal pet care experience? We train reliable, motivated people to become professional pet groomers.

At Bark & Mane of Greater Memphis, formerly Aussie Pet Mobile, many of our groomers started in customer service, restaurants, retail, daycare, veterinary clinics, and other hands-on jobs before learning grooming with us.

This is a full-time trainee position for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, work with dogs every day, and build strong earning potential over time.

What You Will Learn

You will receive paid, hands-on training to become a professional pet groomer. During training, you will learn dog handling, bathing, drying, grooming skills, safety, customer communication, van care, and the daily process of mobile grooming.

After training, you will work independently in a company mobile grooming vehicle at clients' homes. Our dispatch team handles scheduling, route planning, and customer support so you can focus on the pets, the clients, and the quality of your work.

Why People Like This Career

• Paid training to become a professional pet groomer
• 4 day work week once training is complete
• Work independently during the day with support from our office team
• Tips and performance based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k with company match
• A skilled trade with strong long term earning potential

What To Expect

This is active, physical work. You will stand, bend, lift, clean, drive between appointments, communicate with clients, and safely handle dogs of different sizes and temperaments.

Training schedules may differ from the regular groomer schedule. Once trained and running appointments, groomers generally work 4 days per week, including Saturdays.

After training, compensation is commission based with tips and bonus opportunities. Established full-time groomers on our team commonly earn approximately $60,000 to $90,000 per year including tips, depending on performance, availability, speed, and the client base they build. Individual earnings are not guaranteed.

We provide a professional starter grooming tool kit, with repayment handled over time during the first several months. Full details are reviewed during the hiring process.

What We Are Looking For

• No formal grooming or pet care experience required
• Valid driver's license and reasonably clean driving record
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation
• Comfortable working with dogs and learning safe handlingFriendly, professional communication with clients
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve
• Ability to work independently without being micromanaged
• Interest in building a long-term career, not just finding a short term job

If you want to learn a valuable skill, work with dogs, and build a career with strong earning potential, apply today to become an Entry Level Pet Grooming Trainee.