How to hire a mobile pet groomer

How to hire a mobile pet groomer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mobile pet groomer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mobile pet groomer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mobile pet groomer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a mobile pet groomer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a mobile pet groomer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a mobile pet groomer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of mobile pet groomers.

   Type of Mobile Pet Groomer	Description	Hourly rate
   Mobile Pet Groomer	Animal care and service workers provide care for animals. They feed, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals... Show more	$10-20
   Kennel Attendant	A kennel attendant is responsible for the daily care of boarded dogs and kennel maintenance. Some of the duties that you will perform will include cleaning cages, scheduling boarding appointments, and monitoring the behavior of these dogs... Show more	$9-16
   Animal Attendant	An animal attendant is responsible for administering high-quality care for the animals in a shelter, clinic, or wildlife preserve. Animal attendants monitor the health conditions of the animals, manage their food intake and medications, maintain the adequacy of animal stock inventories, and report any critical findings and unusual observations to the veterinarians... Show more	$9-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PET
   • Customer Service
   • Coats

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all breeding, whelping, raising of puppies, grooming and showing of dogs for owners in the AKC.
   • Recommend post-groom specific follow up regimens to insure thee good health of their pet.
   • Assist in answering customer questions regarding grooming, scheduling grooming appointments and maintaining salon cleanliness and safety.
   • Create styles as requested by clients to include hand scissor jobs, breed trims and maintenance clips.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mobile pet groomer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A mobile pet groomer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, mobile pet groomers' average salary in south carolina is 39% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mobile pet groomers 49% less than senior-level mobile pet groomers.
   • Certifications. A mobile pet groomer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a mobile pet groomer's salary.

   Average mobile pet groomer salary

   $15.04hourly

   $31,274 yearly

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   Entry-level mobile pet groomer salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a mobile pet groomer job description

   A good mobile pet groomer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a mobile pet groomer job description:

   Mobile pet groomer job description example

   Full-Time mobile Pet Grooming Position open for pet lovers and enthusiasts!!! Earn up to $70,000/year or more!!!
   
   If you love animals and have a passion for learning a new trade , we are the place for you! Our groomer training program will offer exactly what you need while offering potential for making exceptional pay.
   
   If you are an experienced groomer at any level and want to expend your skills working on an one-on-one exclusive environment, we are the place for you!
   
   We are looking for pet lovers and enthusiasts with or without experience to join our pet grooming team!
   What we require from you: Great communication skills : your ability to communicate well with customers and the Aussie pet team is always a must. Must be at least 21 years old for insurance eligibility Must have a clean driving record and valid driver license Attention to detail : the pets rely on you to look clean and cute! Time management skills : your ability to make great money depends on quality pet grooming services while managing time efficiently! Animal handling experience : you will be trained to become an exceptional groomer. It helps if you have worked with animals professionally! Reliability : you will be happy to have the same customers over time by being on time and managing your schedule with your pets with dedication and punctuality! Motivation: we all love a great paycheck and the more pets you groom the higher your pay will be! Independence: with our mobile grooming van all to yourself, you will apply your ability to work independently while still having great support from our team! What we offer!!!
   
   Exceptional Pay : our groomers are commission paid up to $70,000/year or more while having great opportunities to grow. You will receive 100% of your tips!!! Health & Dental Insurance : your health and well-being is valuable to us. Bonuses and Incentives : your hard work and enthusiasm will be rewarded. Great support : team members will always be available to provide great support while you perform stress free grooming services to your pets. Excellent Training : train with the best groomers in town. Whether this is your first time grooming pets or you have groomed for years, our team is committed to helping you learn or improve your skills with excellence! Pet Grooming Van : top notch grooming van with all supplies needed for grooming performance at your own office on the go! We look forward to hearing from you!!!
   
   COVID-19 Precaution(s):
   
   Personal protective equipment provided or required Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Work Remotely
   
   No Job Types: Full-time, Contract
   
   Salary: $250.00 - $355.00 per day
   
   Benefits:
   
   Dental insurance Vision Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Schedule:
   
   10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
   
   Bonus pay Commission pay Tips Work Location: One location
   
   The positions on this website, unless otherwise indicated, are posted by Aussie Met Mobile® franchisees. Aussie Pet Mobile® franchises are independently owned and operated businesses and if you accept a position with a Aussie Pet Mobile® franchisee, you are employed by that franchisee, and not by franchisor HFC Aussie Pet Mobile, nor any of its parents or affiliates. The hiring franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions including hiring, termination, discipline, compensation and benefits and HFC Aussie Pet Mobile LLC and its parents and affiliates have no input or involvement in such matters. HFC Aussie Pet Mobile LLC does not receive, review or store any applications for employment. Any questions about posted positions or the hiring process must be directed to the Aussie Pet Mobile® franchisee posting the position.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right mobile pet groomer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with mobile pet groomers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit mobile pet groomers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mobile pet groomer job on Zippia to find and recruit mobile pet groomer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit mobile pet groomers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mobile pet groomer

   Once you've decided on a perfect mobile pet groomer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new mobile pet groomer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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