barksinthebay.com

Join the Team — Barks in the Bay
🐾 We're growing

Now Hiring
New Groomers

Join a mobile grooming team that invests in you — your skills, your earnings, and your career.

Barks in the Bay mobile grooming van
1,500+
Happy clients
5
Average rating
100%
Tips go to you
3
Fully equipped vans

Grooming is a craft.
We treat it like one.

We built Barks in the Bay because we know what a bad grooming job looks like — and we refused to create one. Small team, real support, real dogs, real growth. If you take pride in your work, this is where you belong.

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Why work with us

Benefits that actually matter

We built a place where groomers want to stay — not just start.

Dog mascot with tip jar — monthly bonuses
Earn more

Monthly Performance Bonus

Great work gets rewarded here — and not just with a pat on the back. Our monthly bonus structure recognizes consistency, client retention, and quality. You put in the effort to build those relationships, so you should see the return on that investment.

Plus 100% of tips go directly to you, every time. No pooling, no splitting.

💰 Monthly bonuses + 100% tips
Do what you love

Real Dogs. Real Love.

Every dog we groom is a real pet with a real family who trusts us. We don't rush, we don't double-book, and we don't take on more than we can do well. You'll work one-on-one with dogs you genuinely look forward to seeing every visit.

Mobile grooming means no stressful waiting rooms, no barking kennels — just you and the dog in a calm, clean van. It's the way grooming should feel.

🐕 Quality over volume, always
Dogs bathing together inside the Barks in the Bay van
Dog mascot reading a book — continuing education
Keep growing

Continuing Education Support

We invest in your craft because it makes all of us better. Groomhaus subscription, breed-specific workshops, IPG certification support — we provide the time and resources for you to keep developing your skills.

The best groomers never stop learning. We make sure you never have to stop either.

📚 Groomhaus + certification support
A real team

We Win Together

When something goes sideways — and sometimes it does, because dogs — you're never on your own. We share techniques, help each other with challenging breeds, and genuinely celebrate each other's wins.

Our dedicated customer support team handles the tricky client conversations and rebookings so you can stay focused on the work you love. You groom. We've got the rest.

🏆 Team support + client care team
Two dogs high-fiving over a trophy — winning together
Everything included

The full picture of working here

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Competitive Commission

Transparent commission structure, monthly performance bonuses, and 100% of all tips go directly to you — every single time.

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Education Support

Company-supported Groomhaus subscription, IPG certification pathways, and breed workshops so your career keeps moving forward.

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Fully Stocked Vans

Show up, groom, go home. Every van is fully stocked and maintained. No need buying your own supplies.

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Wellness & Ergonomics

Massage Envy membership, ergonomic tools, and anti-fatigue mats — because your body is your most important tool.

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PTO & Sick Days

Real time off built into your schedule. We want groomers who are rested, healthy, and here for the long run — not burned out.

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Dedicated Client Support

Our support team handles all client messages, complaints, and rebookings. You focus on the dogs — we handle the admin.

A typical day

What your day actually looks like

8:00 am

Pick up your stocked van

Everything you need is already there. Check your route, confirm your bookings, and hit the road. No prep stress, no supply runs.

8:30 am

First appointment

Pull up, set up, and do what you do best. One dog, full attention, no rush. This is what mobile grooming is supposed to feel like.

All day

Groom. Our team handles the rest.

Client messages, rebookings, complaints — all handled by our support team while you focus on the grooms. Exactly how it should be.

End of day

Clean van, done for the day

Wipe down, drop the van, collect your earnings. No chasing clients, no late paperwork. The work day ends when the work ends.

Ready to join?

Tell us about yourself.

No lengthy application process. Just tell us who you are — we respond to every single application within 48 hours.