An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and compassionate Mobile Dog Groomer to join our team. In this role, you will operate a fully equipped, state-of-the-art mobile grooming van, delivering stress-free, one-on-one grooming services right to our clients' doorsteps. You'll manage your daily route, maintain a clean workspace, and provide top-tier care to dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Grooming & Styling:
Perform full-service grooming, including bathing, blow-drying, hair cutting, breed-specific styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland expression.
Pet Assessment & Safety:
Inspect pets for skin conditions, mats, fleas, ticks, or health issues before grooming. Use safe, stress-free handling techniques for all breeds, temperaments, and senior dogs.
Vehicle Operation & Maintenance:
Safely drive the mobile grooming van to client locations. Monitor water levels, generator/power systems, and perform daily vehicle inspections.
Sanitation & Equipment Care:
Clean, disinfect, and sanitize the tub, grooming table, tools, and van interior. Maintain and organize grooming tools.
Client Service & Consultation:
Conduct intake consultations at the client's home to discuss grooming preferences, provide post-service updates, and recommend care products or maintenance schedules.
Route & Time Management:
Follow assigned daily appointment schedules, navigate routes efficiently using GPS, and manage time to stay on schedule throughout the day.
Inventory & Supply Tracking:
Monitor supplies (shampoos, conditioners, towels, blade wash) and notify management when restocking is needed.
Qualifications Experience:
1+ years of professional dog grooming experience preferred (formal grooming certification or portfolio is preferred but not required).
Licensing:
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to lift dogs up to 50+ lbs and work on your feet in a compact workspace.
Soft Skills:
Excellent customer service skills, strong time management, and a calm demeanor around animals. Perks & Benefits Keep 100% of your tips plus competitive hourly/commission pay. No stress of managing an entire salon floor or juggling multiple dogs at once. Provided fully equipped van, fuel card, and grooming supplies.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities Tips Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
