Pet Groomer

Bark & Mane of West Placer; Loomis (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Bark & Mane of West Placer is seeking an experienced mobile pet groomer to provide premium grooming services in a one-on-one setting at customers’ homes. This role offers a calmer work environment and flexible scheduling while requiring solid grooming skills.

The successful candidate will work independently in a fully equipped van and must have a clean driving record as well as dog grooming experience. Benefits include performance bonuses, a flexible schedule, and covered expenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional dog grooming with ability to perform full grooms independently.
• Good communication skills for clear interaction with clients.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality grooming services for dogs.
• Safely operate a mobile grooming van.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grooming van.

Skills

Dog grooming experience

Animal handling

Customer service

Scissoring and styling skills

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Job Summary

Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced mobile pet groomer to deliver premium one‑on‑one grooming at customers’ homes. The role offers a calmer, more independent work environment compared to traditional salons, with full support in scheduling and routing. The position requires dog grooming experience; cat grooming experience is a strong plus.

Compensation

• Hourly pay starting at $22/hour
• Commission‑based earning potential and tips
• Overtime paid as required by California law
• Estimated full‑route earnings: approx. $300+ per day before tips
• Referral and performance bonus opportunities may also be available

Role Highlights

• Work independently in a fully equipped Mercedes‑Benz mobile grooming van
• Full‑time, non‑exempt hourly position with potential for a 4‑day workweek
• Fuel, van maintenance, and business grooming supplies are covered
• Safety and client‑service focus, with the ability to decline aggressive or unsafe pets
• Supportive owner and team culture emphasizing communication, standards, and respect

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality grooming services for dogs
• Groom cats when qualified and comfortable doing so
• Safely operate a mobile grooming van
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients
• Keep the van clean, safe, and organized
• Follow proper safety, sanitation, and animal handling procedures
• Help create a reliable, warm, professional experience for clients and their pets
• Represent Bark & Mane with kindness, reliability, and good judgment

Requirements

• Professional dog grooming experience
• Ability to complete full grooms independently
• Strong bathing, drying, clipping, brushing, de‑matting, and finishing skills
• Good scissoring and styling skills
• Excellent animal handling and safety awareness
• Good customer service and communication skills
• A clean driving record
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Comfort working independently during the day

Preferred Experience

• Cat grooming experience
• Mobile grooming experience
• Experience with anxious, senior, or special‑care pets
• AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming certification or other professional grooming education (training provided if not already certified)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bark & Mane is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants who need accommodation during the application or interview process should contact management.