Mobile Dog Groomer — Learn Cat Grooming

Bark & Mane; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonus

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Bark & Mane is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our growing mobile grooming team in California. The role emphasizes independent grooming with training for feline services.

You’ll operate from a Mercedes van, with an office team handling scheduling. Part-time hours start at 30 per week, with a transition to full-time as demand grows. Must have dog grooming experience and a valid driver's license; hourly pay begins at $22 with bonuses and tips.

Qualifications

• Professional dog grooming experience.
• 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.
• Either professional cat grooming experience or a willingness to learn feline grooming.
• Comfort working with cats and learning feline behavior, handling, and safety techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality grooming services for dogs and, once trained, cats.
• Complete cat bath and brush services, de-shedding treatments, sanitary trims, nail trims, mat removal, and full cat haircuts.
• Participate in hands-on cat grooming training when needed and demonstrate the ability to safely perform feline services before working independently.
• 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.

Skills

Dog grooming

Independent work

Customer service

Safety awareness

Driving license

Communication skills

Finishing skills

Cat grooming willingness

Cat handling

Job description

Bark & Mane is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our growing mobile grooming team in California. The role emphasizes independent grooming with training for feline services.

You’ll operate from a Mercedes van, with an office team handling scheduling. Part-time hours start at 30 per week, with a transition to full-time as demand grows. Must have dog grooming experience and a valid driver's license; hourly pay begins at $22 with bonuses and tips.