Part-Time Dog Groomer

Job Description

Job Description

Bark Social — Partner Pet Groomer Opportunity

Location: Columbia & Baltimore!!

Bark Social is seeking an experienced, reputable, and customer-focused  Pet Groomer to partner with us and offer grooming services on select days at each of our locations. This is a unique opportunity for an established groomer or grooming company to expand their clientele, leverage our high-traffic dog-friendly social club environment, and operate within a fun, community-driven space.

Position Overview

We are looking to partner with a skilled Pet Groomer to provide high-quality grooming services—such as baths, nail trims, sanitary trims, full grooms, and deshedding treatments—to our members and guests. This is an independent contractor partnership where the groomer operates on-site during predetermined days at Bark Social’s locations.

This role is ideal for groomers with strong technical abilities, excellent customer interaction skills, and a commitment to animal safety and wellbeing.

Location

• Bark Social Baltimore

Services may rotate between locations based on demand and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Grooming & Animal Care

• Perform full-service grooming, including haircuts, baths, blowouts, brushing, de-shedding, ear cleaning, nail trimming, sanitary trims, and additional specialty services.
• Assess each dog’s coat, condition, temperament, and grooming needs.
• Ensure all grooming practices meet safety, hygiene, and industry standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized grooming station before, during, and after each appointment.

Customer Interaction

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and transparent communication with pet parents.
• Offer professional recommendations on coat health, maintenance, and grooming frequency.
• Manage appointment scheduling, confirmations, and client follow-up.

Operations & Partnership Expectations

• Arrive prepared with grooming equipment, tools, and supplies (Bark Social provides space, power, and site support).
• Maintain necessary licenses, insurance, and grooming certifications.
• Handle payments and service pricing (or coordinate pricing structures with Bark Social).
• Represent Bark Social in a positive, professional manner while on-site.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional grooming experience in a salon, mobile grooming, or similar setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in breed-specific cuts and coat handling.
• Ability to safely handle dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments.
• Must provide  proof of liability insurance and up-to-date grooming certifications/licenses as required by state/local laws.
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dog-centric environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with pet businesses (daycares, vets, mobile grooming, etc.)
• Fear-Free Grooming Certification or similar.
• Ability to provide additional specialty services (teeth brushing, de-matting, enrichment baths, etc.)
• Existing clientele base a plus.

Schedule & Compensation

• Select days weekly & one off groomings (flexible scheduling coordinated with Bark Social).
• Contractor partnership model.
• Partnership sets service menu and pricing, or works with Bark Social to establish.
• Opportunity to grow business through Bark Social’s member network and foot traffic.

Why Partner With Bark Social

• Access to a large, engaged community of dog owners.
• Marketing support through Bark Social’s channels.
• Dedicated grooming space within a popular dog social club environment.
• Opportunities for recurring clients, package sales, and special event participation (holiday grooms, pop-ups, themed spa days).

Work Location: In person