Job Description:- Experienced Dog & Cat Groomer – Part-Time | Southern Illinois.
- Four Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa.
- Work 3 Days a Week. Groom One-on-One. Leave the Salon Chaos Behind.
- Four Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa is growing in Southern Illinois, and we're looking for an experienced dog AND cat groomer to join our team.
- This is a unique part-time, 30-hour-per-week position with a consistent three-day schedule:
- Monday | Tuesday | Saturday.
- Three 10-hour days per week.
- If you're an experienced groomer who wants to earn a great income while working fewer days each week, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
- No mobile grooming experience is required. We'll train you on everything you need to make a successful transition to mobile grooming.
- Why Groomers Love Four Pretty Paws:
- Work just 3 days per week with a consistent schedule.
- Groom dogs and cats one-on-one in a calm environment.
- Work from a fully equipped, state-of-the-art mobile grooming van provided by us.
- No phone calls or scheduling — our office team handles it.
- Established routes with loyal, repeat clients.
- Work independently while still having the support of an experienced grooming and office team.
- Premium grooming equipment and supplies provided.
- Spend more time doing what you love: grooming and caring for pets.
- A Different Kind of Grooming Day:
- Instead of working in a crowded salon with multiple pets, ringing phones, interruptions and competing demands, you'll work one-on-one with each pet right outside the client's home.
- You'll typically groom 4–6 pets per day, travel between appointments in your company-provided mobile grooming spa, and develop relationships with clients who value the convenience and personalized care we provide.
- Our office team takes care of booking appointments, client calls, scheduling and route logistics so you can concentrate on delivering an exceptional groom.
- Many members of our team transitioned from traditional salons and discovered how much they enjoy the independence and one-on-one environment of mobile grooming.
- We're Specifically Looking for a Dog AND Cat Groomer:
- Cat grooming is an important part of this Southern Illinois position.
- The right candidate must be comfortable and experienced grooming both dogs and cats and understand the different handling, temperament and grooming needs of feline clients.
- If you're an experienced cat groomer, we want to hear from you.
Requirements:
Professional experience grooming both dogs AND cats.
Minimum 2+ years of professional grooming experience; 3+ years preferred.
Completed coursework at a certified grooming academy.
Available to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Comfortable working three approximately 10-hour days per week.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Clean criminal background.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
Genuine love for animals and pride in the quality of your work.
Benefits & Perks:- We believe great groomers are skilled professionals and deserve to be treated that way.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and production.
- Company-provided mobile grooming van.
- Company-funded Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Free blade and shear sharpening.
- Professional training and seminar reimbursement.$60 monthly chiropractic and/or massage allowance.
- Two to four St Louis sports team (Blues, Cardinals, STL City, Battlehawks) tickets annually.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Support from an established office and grooming leadership team.
- Benefit eligibility may vary based on part-time status and hours worked.
- About Four Pretty Paws:
- Four Pretty Paws Mobile Pet Spa has grown into one of the Midwest's leading mobile pet grooming teams by creating a better experience for pets, clients and groomers.
- We provide premium, convenient grooming at our clients' homes while giving our groomers the equipment, clientele and back-office support they need to succeed.
- You don't need mobile grooming experience. If you're already a great dog and cat groomer, we'll teach you the mobile side.
- Ready for a 3-Day Grooming Week?
- If you're an experienced dog and cat groomer who would love the opportunity to work three days a week, groom one-on-one, and be part of a growing mobile grooming team, we'd love to talk.
- Apply today with your resume, or reach out for a confidential conversation about whether Four Pretty Paws could be the right fit for you.
