Senior Pet Groomer/Pet Stylist
Part-Time Professional Dog Groomer (Experienced Groomers Only)
BarkSuds | Sugar Land, TX
BarkSuds is a busy, membership-based grooming salon in Sugar Land, and we are seeking a Part-Time Professional Dog Groomer to join our team. This position is for experienced groomers only and is not a bather or grooming trainee role.
If you are confident in full grooms and value a calm, supportive environment where quality comes first, we’d love to hear from you.
This Role Is For You If You:
Can confidently complete full grooms independently from start to finish
Have experience with breed-standard and pet trims
Safely and calmly handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments
Communicate clearly with clients about coat condition, matting, and grooming needs
Take pride in quality, consistency, and dog-first handling
This Role Is Not For:
Bathers only
Grooming students or apprentices
Candidates still building core haircutting skills
Requirements:
2+ years of professional grooming experience required
Strong scissoring and clipper skills
Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented
Sunday and Monday availability required (9am-4pm)
Occasional Saturday availability required
Must submit a portfolio of recent grooming work (photos required)
What We Offer:
50–75% commission + tips (based on experience)
Supportive, upbeat work environment
Casual work attire
Consistent, repeat membership clientele
No late nights — real work/life balance
Why BarkSuds?
We are not a high-volume, rush-through shop. BarkSuds prioritizes healthy dogs, educated pet parents, and a respectful environment for groomers. Your time, skills, and well-being matter here.
How to Apply:
Email the following to: sugarland@barksuds.com
A brief summary of your grooming experience
A portfolio of recent grooming work (clear photos of completed haircuts)
Questions? Call 832-539-6813
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Tools provided
Application Question(s):
This role requires availability on Sundays and Mondays, with occasional Saturdays, during our hours of 9am–4pm. Can you consistently meet this schedule?
Please briefly describe your experience with full haircuts and email a portfolio of recent grooming work (clear photos of finished grooms). What breeds or coat types do you work with most often?
How long have you been professionally grooming dogs, and are you comfortable completing full grooms (bath, dry, haircut, finish) independently without assistance?
What does “quality over speed” mean to you in a grooming environment?
Work Location: In person