Furry Land Milwaukee is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced dog bather/handler who wants to train into a full-time mobile pet groomer.

This is a paid training opportunity for someone who already has hands-on dog bathing experience and wants to build a serious career in professional grooming.

Training typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on experience, attendance, coachability, and progress.

Why Join Furry Land Milwaukee

Paid training path into professional grooming

Mobile grooming environment with one-on-one appointments

Growing client base and strong local demand

Supportive team and hands-on training

Professional grooming vans and quality equipment

Stable base pay plus commissions and tips as you progress

Paid vacation time

Career growth opportunities as we continue to grow

What You’ll Do

Bathe, shampoo, condition, dry, and brush dogs

Learn proper coat care, matting assessment, and safe handling

Assist with nails, ears, brushing, sanitation, and prep work

Support professional groomers during appointments

Learn grooming tools, techniques, safety standards, and client expectations

Help keep the grooming van clean, sanitized, stocked, and organized

Follow direction from the team lead and accept feedback

Build the skills needed to eventually groom independently

What We’re Looking For

At least 1–2 years of hands-on dog bathing experience

Comfort handling different breeds, sizes, coat types, and temperaments

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Calm, patient approach with animals

Ability to accept feedback and improve quickly

Good communication skills

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift pets weighing 50+ pounds

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clean driving record

Smartphone

Cat handling or cat bathing experience is a plus, but not required.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are

Serious about building a grooming career

Dependable and on time

Coachable and open to feedback

Comfortable with physical work

Patient with nervous or anxious pets

Able to follow detailed instructions

Looking for long-term growth, not just a short-term job

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You

Need frequent last-minute schedule changes

Struggle with punctuality or attendance

Are not comfortable receiving direct feedback

Are looking for a low-stress or low-accountability job

Are unsure whether you want to work with pets long term

Are not ready to commit to a structured training process

Training Expectations

During training and the first 90 days, we evaluate attendance, coachability, animal handling, bathing and prep quality, pace, communication, cleanliness, and readiness to grow into a mobile grooming role.

Apply today if you are an experienced dog bather who is reliable, coachable, hardworking, and ready to build a career in mobile pet grooming.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Furry Land Mobile Grooming Corporate.