Mobile Pet Groomer — Launch Role, Calm Cage-Free Grooming

Bark & Mane of Birmingham, Troy and Rochester Hills; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Launch period guarantee

Company-provided van

Certification reimbursement

Tips kept 100%

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bark & Mane of Birmingham, Troy & Rochester Hills is hiring the founding mobile groomer for our first van, launching November 2026 in Birmingham and surrounding areas. All grooming is done at the customer’s home in a calm, cage-free, one-pet-at-a-time setting.

You’ll work full-time with a consistent weekly schedule, supported by our office for bookings and routing, with a Ford Transit mobile salon and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3+ years of professional grooming experience (cat grooming experience a strong plus).
• Grooming certifications or a portfolio of your work are a strong plus.
• Can confidently and safely groom a variety of breeds independently.
• Take pride in their work and don't cut corners.
• Want a less stressful, more structured work environment.
• Are reliable, professional, and customer-focused.
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and are comfortable driving a full-size van (must meet our insurance requirements).
• Can lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and safely handle pets of all sizes.

Responsibilities

• Full-service grooming from start to finish: intake check, bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning, sanitary trims, and de-shedding treatments.
• Creating a calm, safe, cage-free experience for every pet.
• Completing the Bark & Mane Well-Being WrapUp, sharing wellness observations and grooming recommendations with each pet parent.
• Communicating with pet parents professionally and warmly, and educating them on coat care and the benefits of a recurring schedule.
• Document your work with before and after photos.
• Driving your van safely between appointments.
• Keeping your van clean, stocked, and organized.
• Building a loyal base of recurring clients.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Driving

Pet safety

Reliability

Job description

Bark & Mane of Birmingham, Troy & Rochester Hills is hiring the founding mobile groomer for our first van, launching November 2026 in Birmingham and surrounding areas. All grooming is done at the customer’s home in a calm, cage-free, one-pet-at-a-time setting.

You’ll work full-time with a consistent weekly schedule, supported by our office for bookings and routing, with a Ford Transit mobile salon and equipment provided.