Barkbus
Pet Services
PetBather/PetGroomerTrainee
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“Pet Bather/Pet Groomer Trainee at Barkbus. Skills: Pet bathing, Pet grooming, Mobile grooming. Perform core bathing services. Perform advanced bathing services”
What You'll Achieve.
Graduate as Pet Stylist
Industry & Context.
Lift dogs up to 50 lbs, Handle dogs up to 50 lbs, Guide dogs up to 100 lbs, Maneuver dogs up to 100 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ months dog bathing experience, Experience with de-shedding treatments, Experience with paw pad trims, Experience with sanitary trims, Experience with nail clipping, Hungry to learn and grow, Valid driver's license, Clean driving record, Comfortable interacting with customers, Comfortable using smart phones, Safely lift and handle dogs up to 50 lbs, Safely guide dogs up to 100 lbs
Nice to Have
Company-paid IPG certifications
What You'll Do.
Perform core bathing services
Perform advanced bathing services
Perform de-shedding treatments
Perform paw pad trims
Perform sanitary trims
Perform nail clipping
Learn advanced grooming techniques
Prepare for mobile grooming
Build skills in the field
Apply skills in real-world scenarios
Pass formal groom test
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with instructors; Work with groomers; Work with pet parents
Communication Scope
Customer interaction
Full Job Description
About Us Barkbus is the nation's premier mobile grooming service, passionately committed to the health, happiness, and overall wellness of pups. We proudly serve pet parents across AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA. Our mission is to deliver joy to pets and their people. We achieve this by creating safe, healthy, and stress-free environments for both our dogs and our dedicated groomers, believing that caring for pets starts with caring for our team. What Makes Barkbus Different? - Quality Focused: We prioritize quality over quantity. Groomers manage schedules of just 3-6 dogs per day, ensuring every pup receives the dedicated time and attention they deserve. - Focused on Grooming: We handle the sales and marketing, freeing you to focus on what you do best: creating amazing transformations and making tails wag! It’s a place to fall in love with pet care again. - Community & Creativity: Join a team that celebrates the fun of what we do every day - from van-in-the-wild moments to celebrating every pup’s glow-up. - Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time groomers enjoy a strong benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans. About the Role Barkbus University is our premier training program for aspiring Pet Stylists. As a Pet Stylist Trainee, you’ll start in our training salon, refining your bathing skills and learning advanced grooming techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. This program is designed to grow you from a skilled bather into a fully capable Mobile Pet Stylist, ready to deliver premium experiences to every pup. Unlike other grooming academies, we don’t hold you hostage with contracts or repayment clauses after training. At Barkbus University, you stay because you want to - not because you have to. What You’ll Do: - Start your journey in our training salon, performing all core and advanced bathing services: shampooing, conditioning, drying, de-shedding, paw pad an
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