Mobile Pet Groomer FT or PT

Woofie's of West Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Woofie’s of West Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Mobile Pet Groomer to travel to clients’ homes in a luxury mobile grooming van. The role offers full- or part-time options, strong earning potential, and flexible scheduling within Minneapolis and western suburbs.

Earn commissions with tips, keep 100% of tips, and enjoy benefits like paid time off, uniforms, and ongoing training. Franchisee-owned, with a focus on quality grooming and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional pet grooming experience.
• Ability to complete full grooms independently.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Pass background check and driving record review.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client homes in a fully equipped mobile grooming spa.
• Provide professional grooming services: baths, haircuts, trims, brushing, nails.
• Deliver calm, safe, and positive grooming experiences for pets.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Manage your schedule efficiently and communicate with the team.
• Keep the van clean, stocked, and ready for appointments.
• Follow grooming, safety, sanitation, and client-service standards.
• Occasional participation in local pet-care events.

Skills

Grooming skills

Time management

Customer service

Independent work

Communication

Education

Pet CPR/First Aid

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Join Woofie’s of West Minneapolis

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Mobile Pet Groomer — Woofie’s of West Minneapolis

Position: Mobile Pet Groomer — Full-Time or Part-Time Location: Minneapolis and Western Suburbs Schedule: Full-time = 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts. Part-time = 1–3 days/week, depending on availability and schedule. Pay: Commission-based pay with expected earnings of $300–$550 per scheduled grooming day, including commission and tips, depending on schedule, service mix, and client tips. Groomers keep 100% of tips.

Full-time groomers working 4 days/week may reasonably target approximately $60,000–$100,000 annually, depending on productivity, schedule, service mix, and tips.

Position Type: W-2 employee role.

Woofie’s of West Minneapolis is a luxury mobile dog grooming and pet-care company looking for an experienced pet groomer who wants strong earning potential, schedule flexibility, great equipment, and a supportive local team.

We bring a professional, high-end pet spa experience directly to clients’ homes in a fully equipped mobile grooming van. Our goal is to create a calm, comfortable, and tranquil environment for every pet — no crowded salon, no back-to-back chaos, and no juggling multiple pets at once. Just quality grooming, happy pets, and great client relationships.

What You’ll Do

As our Mobile Pet Groomer, you’ll:

Travel in our fully equipped luxury grooming spa to provide services at clients’ homes

Perform professional grooming services, including baths, haircuts, trims, brushing, de-shedding, nail care, and related services

Deliver a calm, safe, and positive grooming experience for pets

Build strong relationships with clients and their pets

Manage your schedule efficiently and communicate clearly with the team

Keep the grooming van clean, stocked, organized, and ready for each appointment

Follow Woofie’s grooming, safety, sanitation, and client-service standards

Occasional participation in local pet-care events may be available or requested

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years of professional pet grooming experience required. Must be able to complete full grooms independently

Strong technical grooming skills, including breed standards, coat care, tools, and equipment

Mobile grooming experience preferred but not required: We provide van orientation and route support

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check and driving record review

Comfort driving a mobile grooming van

Strong time management, ability to work independently and maintain calm, confident demeanor

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Calm, confident handling skills with dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments

Comfortable using mobile apps, client notes, photos, GPS, and basic scheduling tools

Pet CPR/First Aid, AKC, or other professional grooming certifications are a plus

Why Groomers Like Working With Us

Competitive commission-based pay

$300–$550/day earning potential

Keep 100% of your tips

$1000 sign-on bonus opportunity for FT / $500 for PT

$200 annual continuing education allowance for FT / $100 for PT

$100 quarterly tool maintenance allowance for FT / $50 for PT

12 days of PTO/sick time per year for FT

Branded, state-of-the-art Mercedes mobile grooming van

Flexible scheduling and independence during your day

Lower-stress grooming environment with high-end clients and no salon chaos

Smart route planning and compassionate scheduling — no “5 doodles in one day”

Quality over Quantity (3-5 dogs per day average)

Supportive local ownership and team culture

Ideal for an experienced groomer who wants more independence, better client relationships, fewer dogs per day, and a calmer work environment than a traditional salon

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Woofie’s, not Woofie’s Franchising SPE, LLC, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sign-on bonus is paid in four installments at 30, 90, 180, and 270 days of employment, provided the employee remains actively employed and in good standing on each payment date. Quarterly tool maintenance allowance available after 90 days of employment. Education allowance available after 180 days of employment. PTO for FT groomers calculated at 1 day per month after 90 days of employment.