💼 About This Role

You'll deliver premium 1-on-1 grooming in a state-of-the-art van, performing bathing, cutting, shaving, and trimming. You'll manage a manageable schedule of just 3-6 dogs per day, prioritizing safety and quality. Barkbus supports you with dedicated scheduling assistance and concierge fleet teams for van maintenance.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Deliver premium 1-on-1 grooming: bathing, cutting, shaving, trimming
• Walk dogs prior to appointments and maintain clean van
• Operate independently in state-of-the-art grooming vans
• Prioritize safety and quality with manageable daily schedule

📋 Requirements

• 1-2+ years of professional grooming experience
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Comfortable interacting with customers/pet parents
• Ability to lift and handle dogs up to 50 lbs unassisted

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with mobile grooming vans
• IPG certifications

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 $25-$32/hr base pay plus tips and weekly bonus up to $225
• 🏥 Medical, dental, vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 🏖️ Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and up to 11 holidays
• 📚 Up to 3 IPG certifications company-paid
• 🐾 Pet insurance and 401(k) retirement plan

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks

1. 1Application· 1 week
2. 2Initial Screening (phone)· 15 min
3. 3Virtual meeting with Grooming Manager· 30 min
4. 4On-site technical grooming assessment· 2 hours
5. 5Offer and background check· 1 week