Dog & Cat Mobile Groomer - Cat Grooming Training Available

Bark & Mane; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced mobile groomer in California to provide full dog and cat grooming at clients' homes. This role emphasizes independence, high-quality care, and a calm, one-on-one grooming environment in a Mercedes‑Benz mobile van.

The position starts part-time (16–30 hours/week) with a clear path to full-time within four to five months as demand grows. Pay starts at $22/hour with overtime per CA law, plus potential daily earnings, tips, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Professional cat grooming experience required.
• Professional dog grooming experience required.
• Ability to independently provide full-service grooming for cats and dogs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality grooming services for both dogs and cats
• Independently complete cat bath and brush services, de-matting, sanitary trims, nail trims 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
• Communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with clients
• Safely operate a mobile grooming van
• 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
• Represent Bark & Mane with kindness, reliability, and good judgment

Skills

Cat grooming

Dog grooming

Client communication

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 see a position available at your local Bark & Mane, you can contact our local business owners directly. See our list of locations here: http://barkandmane.com/pet-groomers/

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