Pet Groomer

Experienced Pet Groomer

Experienced pet groomer wanted for a calmer, more independent grooming role. Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced pet groomer to join our new mobile grooming team. We provide premium one-on-one grooming at the customer's home, with a focus on making the experience easier and less stressful for both pets and their owners. This role is a good fit for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, communicates well with clients, and wants a grooming job with more independence than a traditional salon. You'll be working out of a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz mobile grooming van, with scheduling support and a business model built around quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. Dog grooming experience is required. Cat grooming experience is a strong plus, but not required for the right candidate.

Compensation: This is a non-exempt hourly position with commission-based earning potential and tips. Hourly pay starting at $22/hour. Overtime paid as required by California law. Estimated full-route earnings: approximately $300+ per day before tips. Tips are additional. Referral and performance bonus opportunities may also be available.

Our mobile grooming model serves clients who value convenience, quality, and one-on-one care at home. Because appointment prices are higher than many traditional salons, experienced groomers can earn strong daily pay while grooming fewer pets in a quieter, more focused environment. A full route of approximately six appointments can generate around $310/day before tips, with tips adding additional earning potential. During ramp-up or lighter schedule days, groomers are protected by a guaranteed hourly base of $22/hour. Actual earnings vary based on schedule, completed appointments, services performed, and tips.

Why work with Bark & Mane? A calmer workday. Work one-on-one with pets in a quiet, cage-free mobile setting. No crowded salon floor, no stacked kennels, and no constant pressure to rush through as many dogs as possible. Quality-focused grooming. We want groomers to work efficiently, but not at the expense of safety, comfort, or the quality of the groom. Independence. You'll work independently throughout the day, with support from the office for scheduling and routing. Full-time schedule. This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. Scheduling will be based on route needs, appointment demand, and applicable California wage-and-hour rules. Overtime is paid as required by California law. Potential 4-day workweek. Our goal is to offer a four-day workweek when business needs and California wage-and-hour rules allow. Overtime is paid as required by California law. Strong earning potential. Our clients are looking for premium mobile grooming, not bargain-basement grooming. That creates better earning potential while allowing you to focus on fewer pets per day. Fully equipped mobile grooming van provided. We provide a Mercedes-Benz mobile grooming van with air conditioning, heating, water, electricity, a hydrobath, and a professional grooming setup. Fuel and tools/supplies support. Fuel, van maintenance, and business grooming supplies are covered. Groomers may use their own preferred personal tools. Safety matters. You have the ability to decline aggressive or unsafe pets. Groomer safety and pet wellbeing both matter here. Supportive owner and team culture. This is a new local business, and I want to build it the right way: with good communication, high standards, and respect for the people doing the work.

Responsibilities: As a Bark & Mane mobile groomer, you will: 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: We are looking for an experienced groomer who has: 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 but not required: 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 is a plus. If you do not already have AKC S.A.F.E. certification, we'll provide the training during onboarding.

No degree is required. We care most about your grooming skill, reliability, judgment, communication, and how you treat pets and clients.

About Bark & Mane: Bark & Mane is a locally owned mobile pet grooming business serving Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville, Loomis, and the surrounding West Placer area. We are a new local business backed by the systems and experience of an established national mobile grooming franchise. As we grow, we want to become known for excellent groomers, dependable service, and long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

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.

Apply Today: If you're an experienced groomer who wants more independence, strong earning potential, and a calmer alternative to the traditional salon environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Bark & Mane as an Experienced Mobile Pet Groomer. Compensation: $220.00 - $310.00 per day.