Position: Mobile Pet Groomer

Job Type: Part Time

Job Responsibilities:

• Grooming Services: Providing a variety of grooming services, including bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and haircuts.
• Mobile Grooming: Traveling to clients' homes or businesses to provide grooming services.
• Customer Service: Building strong relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that grooming equipment is clean, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Scheduling/Time Management: Managing appointments and scheduling efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school degree or degree equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience grooming dogs is required. Cat grooming and mobile pet grooming experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of dog and cat grooming techniques and breed standards.
• Skills: Excellent customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for animals.
• Certification: Pet CPR Certification and Pet Grooming Certification preferred.
• Reliable Transportation and Ability to Transport: Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a thorough background check.
• Ability to lift pets when necessary

Happy Tails RVA is seeking a highly skilled and leadership-oriented Lead Mobile Groomer & Technical Trainer to join our growing team. This is a unique, hybrid role designed for a professional who excels in the mobile environment and is passionate about elevating the skills of others.

Your week will be a balance of hands-on grooming and dedicated mentorship. You will spend 2–3 days per week in the field providing premium mobile grooming services and 1–2 days per week focused on training both new and existing staff on the latest industry trends, advanced techniques, and the proprietary Happy Tails RVA processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Grooming & Mobile Operations (2–3 Days Per Week)

• High-Level Grooming: Perform full-service grooming at an expert level, including breed-standard cuts and hand-scissoring. Must demonstrate low-stress handling for a variety of breeds and temperaments to ensure a safe and calm environment for every pet.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a senior brand ambassador for our Richmond-area clients, ensuring high-end, personalized service at their doorstep.
• Daily Van Maintenance: Responsible for the thorough cleaning, inventory management, and basic upkeep of the mobile grooming unit during active grooming shifts to ensure a pristine environment for every client.

Training & Technical Leadership (1–2 Days Per Week)

• Mobile Unit Excellence: Assist with the maintenance and operational readiness of our state-of-the-art mobile units.
• Skills Development: Conduct formal training sessions for the grooming team on modern trends, advanced coat treatments, and specialized styling.
• Onboarding & Process: Lead the technical orientation for all new hires, ensuring they are fully proficient in Happy Tails RVA’s specific safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Standardization & Quality: Perform "ride-alongs" and quality checks to ensure consistent, top-tier grooming standards across the entire fleet.
• Process Documentation: Assist ownership in updating and refining internal "SOPs" (Standard Operating Procedures) for grooming techniques and van maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional grooming experience, with a proven track record as an experienced mobile groomer. Experience with Wag N Tails Sprinter vans and/or Gryphon Dodge Ram Promaster vans.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in advanced hand-scissoring, breed-specific patterns, and deep knowledge of current industry trends. Industry recognized pet grooming certification(s) highly preferred.
• Education: High school degree or degree equivalent required.
• Instructional Ability: The ability to break down complex grooming techniques and mobile-specific workflows into clear, teachable steps.
• Driving: Valid driver’s license and clean record; comfort operating and maneuvering large mobile units.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to provide constructive feedback and foster a positive, professional team culture.

What We Offer

• Balanced Schedule: A structured hybrid work week that blends high-energy grooming with rewarding mentorship.
• Competitive Compensation:
•  50% commission for all grooming services.
• Competitive hourly rate for all dedicated mentorship and administration activities.
• Retirement Benefits: 401k available for qualified employees.
• Healthcare Benefits: Healthcare stipend reimbursement available for qualified employees.
• Growth Opportunity: Play a pivotal role in the expansion of a successful, locally-owned mobile business that values excellence.
• Premium Environment: Work with the best equipment in the industry within a supportive, milestone-celebrating team culture.

These positions are for part time dog walkers and pet sitters in the Midlothian, VA area.

Job Responsibilities

Pet Care:

• Feed and provide fresh water

• Walk dogs and play fetch
• Provide companionship and playtime
• Litter box maintenance for cats
• Administer medications as needed
• Follow specific instructions related to each pet's routine and needs
• Provide regular updates on pet's well being
• Address concerns promptly

Home Care:

• Secure home
• Bring in mail/packages, water plants, and other household duties as needed

Qualifications

• Applicants lives in one of the following zip codes: 23112, 23113, 23114
• High school degree or equivalent required
• Experience caring for pets required
• Previous pet sitting experience strongly preferred
• Pet CPR certification and/or first aid certification preferred

Benefits

• Flexible, part time schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Training and opportunity for advancement within the company

About Us:

Happy Tails RVA is a one stop shop for pet service needs in the Richmond area, including mobile pet grooming, pet sitting/dog walking and concierge services.  Our goal is to bring qualified, experienced and passionate pet service providers to care for a family’s pets as their own.

These positions are full time mobile pet groomers in Richmond, VA and the surrounding areas.

Position: Mobile Pet Groomer

Job Type: Full time

Shift Availability: Day

Schedule:  Weekday and weekend shifts offered

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule: The ability to have input into and work a flexible schedule.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly wage and ability to earn incentive bonus based on production.
• Benefits: Monthly benefit stipend to be used for health care or other benefits based on qualifications.  Potential access to a 401k program based on qualifications.
• Opportunities for Growth: Opportunities for advancement within the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Grooming Services: Providing a variety of grooming services, including bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and haircuts.
• Mobile Grooming: Traveling to clients' homes or businesses to provide grooming services.
• Customer Service: Building strong relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that grooming equipment is clean, sanitized, and in good working condition.
• Scheduling/Time Management: Managing appointments and scheduling efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school degree or degree equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in pet grooming is required (2 years). Mobile pet grooming experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of dog and cat grooming techniques and breed standards.
• Skills: Excellent customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for animals.
• Certification: Pet CPR Certification and Pet Grooming Certification preferred.
• Reliable Transportation and Ability to Transport: Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a thorough background check.
• Ability to lift pets when necessary

If you are passionate about pet grooming, we’d love to hear from you!  Apply today to join an energetic and growing team focused on customer and employee satisfaction.