Pet Stylist - Naperville, IL

Barkbus; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premiere mobile grooming team dedicated to the health and wellness of pups. As a Pet Stylist, you'll enjoy manageable schedules, focus on quality grooming, and have the support of a dedicated team. With competitive hourly pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to fall in love with grooming again while working in a positive environment. If you're passionate about dogs and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Free Snacks and Beverages

Perfect Attendance Rewards

International Professional Groomer Certifications

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional grooming experience required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide luxury 1-on-1 care to pups during grooming.
• Work independently in mobile grooming vans.

Skills

Professional Grooming Experience

Customer Interaction

Smartphone Usage

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About Us

Barkbus is a premiere mobile grooming team dedicated to the health and wellness of pups. We’re passionate about providing safe, healthy, and stress-free environments for dogs and groomers alike!

• We believe in quality over quantity: manageable schedules of 3-6 dogs per day!
• Fall in love with grooming again! Sales and Marketing’s on us so you can focus on doing what you do best.
• Have more FUN! Share your most impressive transformations, van-in-the-wild sightings, homemade pup outfits, favorite local recommendations and more!
• Fill your cup: full-time groomers enjoy paid time off, holidays, health benefits, and 401k retirement plans!
  
  

About Us

Barkbus is a premiere mobile grooming team dedicated to the health and wellness of pups. We’re passionate about providing safe, healthy, and stress-free environments for dogs and groomers alike!

• We believe in quality over quantity: manageable schedules of 3-6 dogs per day!
• Fall in love with grooming again! Sales and Marketing’s on us so you can focus on doing what you do best.
• Have more FUN! Share your most impressive transformations, van-in-the-wild sightings, homemade pup outfits, favorite local recommendations and more!
• Fill your cup: full-time groomers enjoy paid time off, holidays, health benefits, and 401k retirement plans!
  
  

About The Role

Our Pet Stylists use their skill and love for dogs to ensure every pup has a stress-free grooming experience - all supported by a positive, groomer-oriented culture!

• Provide luxury 1-on-1 care to pups while bathing, cutting, shaving and trimming.
• Work independently in our Hanvey grooming vans.
• Need a little extra time for special pups? Our support team can make sure every appointment is scheduled according to the groomer’s needs.
• Receive support from our in-house concierge and fleet teams - they’ll handle scheduling and van maintenance so you can focus on grooming!
• Enjoy a manageable daily schedule while focusing on safety and quality at every appointment.
• Want more stability? Choose between 3 different shift types and work the same days every month!
  
  

Role Requirements

• 1+ years of professional grooming experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfortable interacting with customers/pet parents as needed
• Comfort with using smart phones (you bring the knowledge, we’ll provide the phone!)
• Ability to lift and groom dogs up to 50lbs (75lbs+ preferred)
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

As a Pet Stylist, you can expect…

• Hourly pay rates (base pay plus tips) between $25 - $32 per hour
• Bonus amounts from $400 - $800 per month on top of base pay earnings
• Weekly payroll, with bonuses paid out twice a month
  
  

Full time and part-time benefitted employees (working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners)
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off to recharge and recover with:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned based on hours worked (with no annual limits!)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Up to 11 Holidays per year (paid and working)
• Up to three (3) International Professional Groomer (IPG) certifications - 100% company paid!
• Perfect attendance rewards - up to $250 a year in gift cards to a vendor of your choice!
• Forever free snacks and beverages at our local hubs to stay powered up all day long.
  

In addition to the formal benefits above, our Pet Stylists have the privilege of being an integral part of a team built on the foundation of uplifting others, fostering positivity and excitement, prioritizing professional development, and holding safety as paramount to how we do business.

Interview Process

• Submit your resume and we’ll be in touch!
• Initial Phone call to get to know each other
• 30 min Virtual Meeting with a Grooming Manager where you can ask more in-depth questions
• On-site Pawdition! (Technical Groom)
• Offer Letter + Background Check
  
  

Finally, we have a full Onboarding plan to set you up for success in your new role!

Barkbus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply/utilize our services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pet Services

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