About this role
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Bark & Mane of East Denver | Denver, Colorado
Full-Time or Part-Time | 25–27% Commission + 100% of Tips
Are you an experienced pet bather who loves working with animals and is ready for a more independent, personalized grooming experience?
Bark & Mane of East Denver is a local woman-owned premium mobile pet grooming company serving Denver and surrounding communities. We are looking for an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Mobile Pet Bather & Spa Specialist to join our growing team.
Unlike a traditional grooming salon, you'll work in a fully equipped, climate-controlled mobile grooming salon, providing personalized one-on-one care for pets in the convenience of their own homes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bather looking to grow who is comfortable working independently and takes pride in delivering exceptional care.
What You'll Do
You will independently perform a variety of professional bathing and spa services, including:
- Bathing, shampooing, and conditioning dogs (and cats if interested)
- Thorough drying and fluffing
- Brushing and coat preparation
- De-shedding treatments
- Nail trimming and/or grinding
- Ear and eye cleaning
- Basic hygiene services within your experience and training
- Identifying matting, skin concerns, or other issues requiring communication with management or the pet parent
- Safely handling pets of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional mobile salon
- Providing a warm, professional experience for both pets and their families
This role does not require performing full haircut or styling services.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
At Bark & Mane, we provide the infrastructure and support you need to focus on what you do best—caring for pets and delivering exceptional service.
We provide:
✔ A professionally equipped premium mobile grooming salon
✔ Climate-controlled, cage-free working environment
✔ Shampoo, conditioners, de-shedding products, and grooming supplies
✔ Scheduling and customer support
✔ Marketing and lead generation
✔ An established and growing customer base
✔ Payment processing and business systems
✔ Van fuel, maintenance, and operational expenses
✔ Climate-controlled, cage-free working environment
✔ Shampoo, conditioners, de-shedding products, and grooming supplies
✔ Scheduling and customer support
✔ Marketing and lead generation
✔ An established and growing customer base
✔ Payment processing and business systems
✔ Van fuel, maintenance, and operational expenses
You bring your professional experience, skills, and personal grooming tools.
Compensation
25–27% Commission + 100% of Your Tips
Commission is based on experience, skill level, performance, and ability to manage appointments independently.
As your customer base, productivity, skills, and responsibilities grow, there may be opportunities for increased earning potential and advancement within Bark & Mane.
We believe in rewarding great work while providing the support and infrastructure needed to succeed.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate has at least 6+ months of professional bathing experience and is comfortable managing appointments independently.
Requirements:
- Professional pet bathing experience required
- Experience bathing and drying dogs of various breeds and sizes
- Strong brushing and de-shedding skills
- Experience with nail trimming/grinding preferred
- Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments
- Ability to recognize matting, coat issues, skin concerns, and signs of stress
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual
- Comfortable working independently in a mobile environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record required if operating a company vehicle
- Ability to safely lift and handle pets, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- A genuine love for animals and commitment to their comfort, safety, and well-being
Preferred, but Not Required:
- Mobile pet grooming experience
- Experience with double-coated breeds and heavy de-shedding
- Experience with doodles and high-maintenance coats
- Cat bathing experience
- Fear-Free, AKC, NDGAA, or other relevant certifications
- Interest in continuing to develop grooming skills
Why Bark & Mane?
We are building more than a grooming business—we are building a team of talented professionals who care about animals, customer experience, and supporting one another.
At Bark & Mane, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work one-on-one with pets in a calmer safe environment
- Build relationships with recurring clients and their pets
- Work independently while having the support of an experienced team
- Avoid the chaos and high-volume environment of many traditional salons
- Grow with a locally owned, premium pet care company
- Be recognized and rewarded for your skills, reliability, and performance
If you're an experienced pet bather who takes pride in your work and wants to grow with a premium mobile grooming company, we'd love to hear from you.
🐾 Apply today and join the Bark & Mane of East Denver team!
Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
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