Mobile Dog Groomer (Will Train)

Fluffy Buttz Mobile Grooming is looking for a motivated, dog-loving individual to join our team and grow into a professional mobile groomer. We'll train you from the ground up — starting with baths and brush-outs, then progressing to full grooms. If you're reliable, gentle with dogs, and ready to learn a real skill, we want to hear from you.

We work one dog at a time and screen our clients carefully, so this is a low-stress, calm environment compared to many grooming shops.

• •Train alongside our lead groomer to learn bath, brush-out, and full groom techniques
• •Safely handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments
• •Progress to independent weekend bath & brush appointments as you build confidence
• •Maintain a clean and organized grooming van
• •Communicate professionally with clients
• •Keep appointments running on schedule

Part-time

• •1–2 weekdays for hands-on training with lead groomer
• •Weekends (Sat–Sun) for independent bath & brush appointments once ready
• •Consistent weekly schedule with room to grow

$75/day during training, then commission-based

• •Paid $75 per training day while learning alongside our lead groomer
• •30% commission once performing independent bath & brush appointments
• •35% commission once performing independent full grooms
• •All supplies, equipment, van, and fuel provided
• •Tips are 100% yours
• •Strong earning potential as your skills and schedule grow

This role is built for someone who wants to learn a real, in-demand skill and grow with a family-owned business. We invest in the right person — and we promote from within.

• •Structured training with a clear path to independence
• •Transition from training pay to commission as your skills grow
• •Potential to expand to full-time as the business grows
• •Long-term opportunity with a growing local brand

• •Someone who loves dogs and is calm and gentle with animals
• •Reliable, punctual, and takes direction well
• •Eager to learn a hands-on trade skill
• •Comfortable eventually working independently
• •Strong time management and communication skills
• •You live in the Hickory, Morganton, or surrounding areas

• •Looking for a job where you already know everything
• •Struggle with punctuality or following through
• •Not comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• •You don't live in the Hickory, NC area or surrounding areas
• •Want a fast-paced, rushed environment with no structure

• •No prior grooming experience required — we will train you
• •Experience with dogs (personal or professional) is a strong plus
• •Must be comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels
• •Must be available weekdays for training and weekends for appointments