Mobile Pet Groomer
Full Time • Cherry Hill
Benefits:
- AKC Certification
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Founder / Manager
Work Location: Mobile/South Jersey Service Territory
Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
Reports To: Founder / Manager
Work Location: Mobile/South Jersey Service Territory
Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
Compensation: Commission-based
About Us
Bark & Mane of Cherry Hill is a new mobile pet grooming business launching in the South Jersey area, focused on delivering high-quality, stress-free grooming experiences for pets and exceptional service for their owners.
We are building our team from the ground up and are looking for someone excited to be part of a growing business, someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, helping create structure, and making a real impact from day one.
If you’re energized by the idea of joining a startup environment and helping bring a brand to life, this is a unique opportunity to grow with us.
Our Values
Bark & Mane is built on a foundation of care, consistency, and professionalism. We believe exceptional service comes from a genuine commitment to both the pets we serve and the people we work with.
We value:
- A pet-first mindset, grounded in safety, comfort, and trust
- Reliable, high-quality service that clients can count on
- Respectful, thoughtful communication in every interaction
- Accountability and ownership in how we show up each day
- A collaborative team environment where everyone contributes to the experience
Role Summary
As a Mobile Pet Groomer, you will provide professional grooming services directly at clients’ homes using our fully equipped grooming van.
You will play a key role in shaping our early reputation, customer loyalty, recurring client base, and long-term growth.
This role is more than grooming, it is craftsmanship, pet care, relationship building, and representing the Bark & Mane brand with professionalism and compassion.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality grooming services including:
- bathing
- brushing
- haircuts / trims
- breed-specific styling
- nail trims
- ear cleaning
- de-shedding treatments
- sanitary trims
- Safely handle pets of various breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments
- Deliver calm, low-stress, pet-first grooming experiences
- Communicate professionally with clients before, during, and after appointments
- Educate pet parents on coat maintenance and grooming schedules
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of grooming van and tools
- Work collaboratively with dispatcher to stay on route and on schedule
- Document client notes, pet preferences, and special handling instructions
- Encourage recurring appointments and long-term client relationships
- Represent Bark & Mane with warmth, professionalism, and reliability
Must-Haves
- 3-5 years of pet grooming experience
- Ability to complete quality grooms independently
- Strong knowledge of grooming techniques, coat types, and breed standards
- Safe animal handling skills
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a mobile environment
- Positive, calm, patient demeanor with pets
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/manage pets as needed
- Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
Nice-to-Haves
- Mobile grooming experience
- Hand scissoring / advanced finishing skills
- Experience handling anxious or senior pets
- Cat grooming experience
- AKC S.A.F.E. certification or willingness to obtain
- Existing local client following / referral network
- Ability to mentor future groomers as company grows
- Social media comfort (before/after photos, client engagement)
- Interest in growing into Lead Groomer or multi-van trainer role
Why Groomers Love Mobile Grooming
- One-on-one appointments instead of crowded salon environments
- Reduced chaos, barking, and stress
- More control over pace and quality
- Better relationships with clients and pets
- Premium service model
- Greater independence and autonomy
- Opportunity to grow with a new business from the ground up
Compensation
This is a commission-based W-2 employee role.
Compensation includes a percentage of completed grooming services, with strong earning potential tied to production, quality, recurring clientele, and schedule consistency.
Additional incentives may be available as the business grows.
Schedule Option
- Full-Time opportunities available
- Part-Time / flexible opportunities available
- Weekend availability is a plus
- Consistent routes and recurring schedules will be prioritized as business grows
Benefits
As a start-up, the company is unable to offer benefits at this time. However, as a conscientious owner with employee engagement top of mind, benefit opportunities will be reviewed and implemented as business growth allows.
Bark & Mane will pay for AKC S.A.F.E. certification for all of our groomers. This is a requirement of our franchise, but a GREAT benefit for you!
Reasonable Accommodation
Bark & Mane is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This role may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
EEO
Bark & Mane is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Compensation: $200.00 per day
At Aussie Pet Mobile, we pride ourselves on our innovative pet mobile design, solar panels, heated HydrobathTM, and our Aussie Pet Mobile grooming service which assures a complete and comfortable experience for each pet. We are eco friendly van and consider the safety of our pets and groomers to be our top priority. We would love to have you join our team and work with us to keep our country’s pets cute and clean!
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Paid Training
PTO
Fuel Cost Covered
Supplies/Tools Provided
Great Benefits Package
Appointment Schedule Managed by Office
Competitive Compensation - Commission & Tips
We provide a Mercedes-Benz Van fully equipped with air conditioning, hydrobath and a grooming salon.