Junior Groomer

Job overview

The Junior Groomer role is onsite in San Jose, CA. The posting describes hourly pay plus tips and performance bonuses but does not provide a specific hourly rate. Bark & Mane of South Bay provides mobile pet grooming services. Working in a fully equipped grooming van, the junior groomer assists with bathing, drying, brushing, and grooming preparation while developing skills through paid hands-on training. The role supports safe, clean pet care and customer service, with a path toward a professional pet groomer position.

What you'll do

• Bathe, dry, brush, and prepare dogs and cats for grooming
• assist with de-shedding, coat preparation, nail care, and other grooming services
• safely handle pets of different breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments
• maintain a clean, organized, sanitized grooming van
• communicate professionally with customers
• develop grooming skills through training and coaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior groomer

mobile grooming

dogs

cats

bathing and brushing

pet handling

grooming preparation

san jose ca

bark & mane of south bay

paid training

health insurance

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching for eligible employees
• performance bonuses
• paid training
• free uniforms
• and flexible scheduling.

Why this role

Paid hands-on training and a structured path toward becoming a professional pet groomer. The mobile van and grooming tools, products, and supplies are provided.

About the employer

Bark & Mane of South Bay is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Personal Care Services. Sector: 81.