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Mobile Pet Groomer

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Happy Tails Mobile Pet Care

Addison, IL (In Person)

$70,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/26/2026

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Job Description

Mobile Pet Groomer
  • Happy Tails Mobile Pet Care Who We Are Happy Tails Mobile Pet Care is expanding across the DuPage County area, bringing high-quality grooming services directly to our clients' homes.
We're passionate about delivering exceptional care for pets while making the experience as convenient and stress-free as possible for pet parents.
Our goal is simple:
every dog leaves our care with a Happy Tail. We believe great grooming goes beyond just a haircut. It's about building trust with pets, creating a calm and positive experience, and delivering consistent, high-quality results every time. At Happy Tails, you'll be supported in your craft and given the environment to focus on what you do best—grooming. Our Values We're building a team of professionals who care deeply about their work and the pets they serve. Paws Come First
  • Every decision starts with the pet's comfort and well-being. We exist to serve pets, not the other way around. Gentle Touch
  • Calm, kind handling is at the core of every groom Happy Tails, Happy Clients
  • Consistent, high-quality results matter Eco-Friendly Grooming
  • Safe products for pets and the environment Trust & Care
  • Strong relationships with pets and their people Always Learning
  • Constant improvement in our craft Your Role
  • This is a hands-on grooming role focused on delivering an outstanding experience for every pet and pet parent.
o In your first 30 days, you'll focus on learning our systems, getting comfortable in the van, and building relationships with clients and their dogs while delivering high-quality grooms. o Within your first 90 days, you'll be running a consistent schedule, refining your workflow, and contributing to a smooth, reliable experience for your clients. o By 6 months, you'll be operating efficiently and independently, maintaining strong client relationships, and consistently delivering top-tier grooming services that keep customers coming back.
  • You'll spend the majority of your time grooming and working directly with pets. Your responsibilities will include performing full-service grooms (bathing, drying, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning etc.), ensuring each dog is handled with care and attention, and tailoring each groom to the breed and client preferences.
  • You'll communicate clearly with pet parents before and after appointments, maintain a clean, organized, and safe grooming van and play a key role in creating a positive, stress-free experience that builds long-term client relationships. Job Requirements
  • We're looking for groomers who take pride in their work and genuinely care about the pets they serve.
  • You should have at least 2 years of professional dog grooming experience (cat grooming is a plus), a strong understanding of breed-specific cuts and grooming techniques, and the ability to work independently. A valid driver's license and comfort driving a grooming van are required.
  • Mobile grooming experience a plus
  • Most importantly, you should have a true passion for dogs and a commitment to providing a great experience for every pet.
  • Be able to groom up to a 100 lb. dog. The van is equipped to limit the amount of heavy lifting, but manual lifting is needed. Compensation
  • We believe great groomers should be paid like great groomers, that grooming is not a job but a career.
  • Compensation is based on daily revenue with you earning a variable percentage of production  the more money we bring in, the higher percentage you keep.
  • Groomers can expect to earn $60k
  • 80k in annual cash earnings, depending on the wages from the aforementioned percent of production plan and customer tips
  • Medical and dental benefits with employer contribution are available for full time employees.
  • Work shifts will be 4 days of 10 hours per day.
If you're passionate about your craft and want to focus on grooming in a supportive, high-quality environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out with interest to hello@happy-tails.com
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00
  • $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Referral program
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities Signing bonus Uncapped commission Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person