Dog Groomer / Pet Stylist Trainee - Orange County, CA

About the role

Barkbus is the nation's premier mobile grooming service, passionately committed to the health, happiness, and overall wellness of pups. We proudly serve pet parents across AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA. Our mission is to deliver joy to pets and their people . We achieve this by creating safe, healthy, and stress-free environments for both our dogs and our dedicated groomers, believing that caring for pets starts with caring for our team. What Makes Barkbus Different? Quality Focused : We prioritize quality over quantity. Groomers manage schedules of just 3-6 dogs per day, ensuring every pup receives the dedicated time and attention they deserve. Focused on Grooming : We handle the sales and marketing, freeing you to focus on what you do best: creating amazing transformations and making tails wag! It's a place to fall in love with pet care again. Community & Creativity : Join a team that celebrates the fun of what we do every day - from van-in-the-wild moments to celebrating every pup's glow-up. Comprehensive Benefits : Full-time groomers enjoy a strong benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans. Barkbus University is our premier training program for aspiring Pet Stylists. As a Pet Stylist Trainee , you'll start in our training salon, refining your bathing skills and learning advanced grooming techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. This program is designed to grow you from a skilled bather into a fully capable Mobile Pet Stylist, ready to deliver premium experiences to every pup. Unlike other grooming academies, we don't hold you hostage with contracts or repayment clauses after training. At Barkbus University, you stay because you want to - not because you have to.