Pay is laughable - Pet Stylist (DOG GROOMER) Barkbus Employee Review

2.0
Apr 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Working alone - PTO -Free food sometimes -Don’t have to groom as many dogs a day -Tips are good (When you actually get them)

Cons

- Pricing is insanely high -Pay is ridiculously low ( Hourly rate is less than you would make on commission in a salon) - Bonus structure was changed with no warning causing many to get a pay cut - Insurance benefits are too expensive for us to even afford - Drive times are long and often throughout your day - Sometimes working up to 12hrs a day - Van maintenance is slow - If you complain about pay they tell you to just pick up more hours - No manager/ barely any support on weekends - The team who makes your schedule do not have experience in the industry and will often give you a schedule worth crying over - Desperate to hire more groomers so will just hire anybody with shears these days

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not sitting in an office Quiet environment One on one with pet parents and pets

Cons

The only con ive ever came across was I wasn't off for Easter and no time and a half but everything else has been great tbh

1.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible work schedule Supplies provided Stipend for supplies Sharpening paid for

Cons

Inconsistent work days Long days without lunch Unrealistic work standards Company first value, forget about the workers

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