Mobile Pet Grooming

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Startup Cost
$40,000-$150,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
8-15 months
Profit Potential
$60,000-$260,000/year

Overview

Mobile pet groomers provide full-service grooming in specially equipped vans at pet owners' homes, offering convenience and reducing pet stress.

With grooming services ranging from $50-$120 per dog and pet owners valuing convenience, mobile groomers generate revenue of $95,000-$300,000 annually with profit margins of 55-70%.

The business requires mobile grooming van with bathing tub, dryer, grooming table, water and waste systems, generator, and grooming equipment and supplies.

Services include bathing and drying, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and breed-specific grooming.

Pricing typically $60-$100 for small dogs, $80-$120 for large dogs.

Success factors include grooming skills with various breeds, gentle handling reducing pet stress, efficient mobile workflow, route optimization for multiple appointments, and building loyal client base.

Most groomers service 4-6 dogs daily.

The business requires significant van investment but commands premium pricing for convenience.

Recurring monthly or 6-week grooming schedules provide stable income.

Marketing focuses on pet owners in neighborhoods, senior pet owners, and dogs anxious at grooming shops.

With pet pampering continuing and mobile convenience valued in 2025, mobile grooming offers opportunities for skilled groomers providing professional services in stress-free mobile environment.

Required Skills

  • Dog and cat grooming for various breeds
  • Pet handling and behavior
  • Breed-specific cuts and styling
  • Mobile van equipment operation
  • Scheduling and route optimization
  • Customer service for pet owners

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium pricing for mobile convenience
  • Good profit margins
  • Recurring grooming appointments
  • Less pet stress than shops
  • Route-based efficiency

Cons

  • Expensive mobile grooming van ($40K-$100K)
  • Physical demands of grooming
  • Van maintenance and fuel costs
  • Weather challenges
  • Difficult or aggressive pets

How to Get Started

  1. Learn professional pet grooming
  2. Acquire or build mobile grooming van
  3. Outfit van with grooming equipment
  4. Market to pet owners in service area
  5. Build client base with quality grooming
  6. Establish recurring appointment schedules
  7. Optimize routes for efficiency

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