Entry Level Pet Grooming Trainee

Choose901; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Bark & Mane Mobile Pet Grooming in Memphis is hiring an Entry Level Pet Grooming Trainee. No grooming experience required; you will receive paid training to become a professional pet groomer and learn dog handling, bathing, drying, grooming, safety, and client communication.

After training you work from a company mobile grooming van at clients' homes. The team handles scheduling, while you focus on pets and quality.

Qualifications

• No grooming experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Comfortable working with dogs and learning safe handling.
• Friendly, 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive paid hands‑on training to become a professional pet groomer.
• After training, work independently in a mobile grooming van at clients’ homes.
• Dispatch team handles scheduling and route planning for you.
• Maintain high standards of pet safety and client service.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Learning mindset

Reliability

Dog handling safety

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 everyday, 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 handling
• Friendly, 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

Compensation: $800.00 – $1,100.00 per week

At Bark & Mane Mobile Pet Grooming, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and their families through loving, expert grooming care delivered right to their door. Our groomers provide a stress‑free, one‑on‑one experience that prioritizes each pet’s comfort, safety, and well‑being.

As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and your passion for pets can thrive. Our professionally equipped mobile grooming vans provide a clean, safe workspace so you can focus on delivering personalized care to every pet you meet.

Join a team that values professionalism, supports your growth, and provides the tools you need to focus on what matters most — helping pets look great, feel their best, and live happier lives.