Pet Groomer

Benefits

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

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.