Pet Stylist | Pet specialty store

Peto; Geelong; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Profit sharing

Birthday day off

Career development

Team events

Job summary

PetO Geelong is seeking experienced Pet Groomers and Pet Stylists who are passionate about animal welfare and delivering high-quality grooms. Our grooming salon is co-located within a busy pet store with a steady client base and access to veterinary support.

Join a growing national brand with a family-owned culture, enjoy a $1,000 sign-on bonus (conditions apply), competitive remuneration, daytime hours, and opportunities for career development within grooming and pet care.

Qualifications

• Genuine animal lover with a passion for pets and grooming.
• Proven experience as a Pet Groomer or Pet Stylist.
• Confidence grooming a range of breeds, sizes and coat types.
• Calm, caring approach with confident animal-handling skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset and positive team attitude.
• Relevant grooming qualifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Groom pets to requested styles and breeds.
• Deliver grooming services from bath and blow-dry to full styling.
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming environment and assist with daily salon operations.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Time management

Education

Grooming qualifications (preferred)

Job description

We Are Australia's Largest Independent Cat & Dog Retailer!

At PetO, We know pets are family — and so are our people.
PetO is afast-growing independent and Australian-owned retailer in the Pet Industry. We’re continuing to grow our network with pet retail, vet clinics and professional grooming salons all in one shop.

PetO Geelong is looking for experienced Pet Groomers and Pet Stylists who are passionate about animal welfare, customer experience, and delivering high-quality grooms every time. Our grooming salon is co-located within high-traffic pet store, offering a steady client base, a familiar environments for pets, and the support of a national brand. Our onsite veterinary support is also available for advice, reassurance and escalation when needed.

Grooming menu includes services from bath, blow dry and de-sheds to style, breed and comb grooms, hygiene, flea rinse treatment and more.

What’s in it for You?

• $1,000 sign on bonus (conditions apply)
• Competitive remuneration with regular performance reviews
• Work-life balance — daytime trading hours, no late nights, no public holidays
• Profit share structure that rewards your success $$
• Your birthday as an additional day off!
• security of a growing national business with a family-owned culture
• A genuine career path and training opportunities
• Fun and friendly team environment, with regular pet related and community events

About You:

• genuine animal lover with a passion for pets and grooming
• Proven experience as a Pet Groomer or Pet Stylist
• Confidence grooming a range of breeds, sizes and coat types
• A calm, caring approach with confident animal-handling skills
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• customer-focused mindset and positive team attitude
• Relevant grooming qualifications (preferred but not essential for experienced groomers)

About PetO:

Since our founding in 2007 in NSW, PetO has grown into a household name. With the recent addition of 41 new stores and 25 grooming salons and vet clinics to our network, we’re continuing to expand our paws across Australia while maintaining our family-owned culture.

This is your chance to grow with us and play a key role in leading the way as we continue to revolutionize pet retail and customer experience. When you join the PetO team, you’ll not only enjoy a stable employment environment but also become part of a fun, passionate community where pets and people come first.

Join us in creating amazing experiences for pet lovers and their furry companions—every single day!