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The Tampa Bay Groomer
Mobile Dog Groomer
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What they do
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.
$32,990 / year median in Florida
+18% projected growth
Job Description
The Tampa Bay Groomer is growing, and we're looking for an experienced dog groomer to join our team as soon as possible! If you love dogs, take pride in beautiful grooms, and want the independence of mobile grooming without having to build your own clientele or handle all the behind-the-scenes work of running a business, this could be a great fit. We're a small, locally owned mobile grooming company serving the Tampa Bay area with a steady and growing client base ready to book. We take care of the business so you can focus on what you do best: grooming and caring for dogs. What We Offer Established and growing clientele — no need to find your own clients $39,000-$88,000+ annual earning potential Commission + bonus opportunities Tips Flexible scheduling Fully equipped mobile grooming vehicle Grooming supplies provided, including shampoos, sprays, and everyday essentials Towels, laundry, restocking, scheduling, and operational support Support when you need it while maintaining independence during your workday Opportunity to grow with an expanding local company Potential to keep your grooming vehicle at home after your initial onboarding period About the Mobile Grooming Vehicle For your first few months, the grooming vehicle will be picked up and returned to our Town 'n' Country home base , where we handle towels, laundry, restocking, and other behind-the-scenes support. Once you're established with the team and comfortable with the routine, there may be an opportunity to keep the grooming vehicle at your home , making your workday even more convenient. Our goal is to let you enjoy the independence of mobile grooming without having to run the entire business yourself. What You'll Do Groom dogs of various breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments Bathe, brush, de-shed, fluff, dry, clip, and scissor Trim nails and clean ears Check and express anal glands when appropriate Follow client grooming requests and provide high-quality finished grooms Provide a calm, safe, and positive experience for every dog Notice and communicate concerns such as fleas, ticks, cysts, sores, skin irritation, or other abnormalities Communicate professionally and warmly with clients Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and safe grooming vehicle What We're Looking For Minimum 2 years of professional dog grooming experience Experience with a variety of breeds, sizes, coats, and grooming styles Confident working independently Calm, patient, and compassionate with animals Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Friendly and professional with clients Reliable and punctual Valid driver's license with a good driving record Comfortable driving and working in a mobile grooming unit Available a minimum of 3 workdays per week Comfortable completing approximately 5 dogs during a full workday Previous mobile grooming experience is preferred, but NOT required. Experienced salon groomers interested in transitioning into mobile grooming are encouraged to apply.