Mobile Pet Grooming Trainee

Furry Land; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid vacation time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Furry Land in Corpus Christi is seeking an experienced dog bather/handler to transition into a mobile pet groomer role. This opportunity includes a paid training period of 4–6 weeks, focusing on grooming techniques and animal care.

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of dog bathing experience and the desire to build a long-term career in grooming. The role offers stable base pay plus commissions and tips, and emphasizes personal growth and training.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of hands‑on dog bathing experience.
• Ability to accept feedback and improve quickly.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, shampoo, condition, dry, and brush dogs.
• Learn proper coat care and handling.
• Support professional groomers during appointments.

Skills

Hands-on dog bathing experience

Strong work ethic

Calm approach with animals

Good communication skills

Job description

Furry Land Milwaukee is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced dog bather/handler who wants to train into a full-time mobile pet groomer.

This is a paid training opportunity for someone who already has hands‑on dog bathing experience and wants to build a serious career in professional grooming.

Training typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on experience, attendance, coachability, and progress.

Why Join Furry Land Milwaukee

• Paid training path into professional grooming
• Mobile grooming environment with one‑on‑one appointments
• Growing client base and strong local demand
• Supportive team and hands‑on training
• Professional grooming vans and quality equipment
• Stable base pay plus commissions and tips as you progress
• Paid vacation time
• Career growth opportunities as we continue to grow

What You’ll Do

• Bathe, shampoo, condition, dry, and brush dogs
• Learn proper coat care, matting assessment, and safe handling
• Assist with nails, ears, brushing, sanitation, and prep work
• Support professional groomers during appointments
• Learn grooming tools, techniques, safety standards, and client expectations
• Help keep the grooming van clean, sanitized, stocked, and organized

Follow direction from the team lead and accept feedback

Build the skills needed to eventually groom independently

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1–2 years of hands‑on dog bathing experience
• Comfort handling different breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Calm, patient approach with animals

Ability to accept feedback and improve quickly

Good communication skills

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift pets weighing 50+ pounds

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clean driving record

Smartphone

Cat handling or cat bathing experience is a plus, but not required.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Serious about building a grooming career
• Dependable and on time
• Coachable and open to feedback

Comfortable with physical work

Patient with nervous or anxious pets

Able to follow detailed instructions

Looking for long‑term growth, not just a short‑term job

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You

• Need frequent last‑minute schedule changes
• Struggle with punctuality or attendance
• Are not comfortable receiving direct feedback
• Are looking for a low‑stress or low‑accountability job
• Are unsure whether you want to work with pets long term
• Are not ready to commit to a structured training process

Training Expectations

During training and the first 90 days, we evaluate attendance, coachability, animal handling, bathing and prep quality, pace, communication, cleanliness, and readiness to grow into a mobile grooming role.

Apply today if you are an experienced dog bather who is reliable, coachable, hardworking, and ready to build a career in mobile pet grooming.