Part Time Pet Groomer

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Experienced groomer wanted for a calmer, more independent grooming role.

Bark & Mane is hiring an experienced part-time 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.

This may be a good fit for an experienced groomer who wants strong earning potential without a full-time schedule.

Dog grooming experience is required. Cat grooming experience is a strong plus, but not required for the right candidate.

Compensation This role is designed for experienced groomers who can build toward a full mobile grooming schedule and strong daily earnings.

Estimated earnings for a strong route: $300+ per day before tips

Tips are additional

Part-time schedule, with specific days/hours to be discussed

Guaranteed hourly base pay provided

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 strong 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.

4-day workweek option The typical schedule is four 10-hour days, giving you three days off each week.

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.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced groomer who wants more independence, strong per-day 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 Part-Time Mobile Pet Groomer.

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