Groomer

Petco; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet care company in Salt Lake City is seeking a Groomer to provide high-quality grooming services to pets. The ideal candidate has expertise in grooming techniques, strong communication skills, and a passion for animal care. This role includes bathing, trimming, and styling pets while ensuring their comfort and well-being. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and grooming equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a professional groomer or completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program.
• Strong attention to grooming details and knowledge of dog breeds.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Perform grooming tasks including bathing, haircuts, and nail trimming.
• Evaluate each pet’s grooming needs and provide recommendations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Animal Handling

Grooming Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Completion of Technical Grooming Training

Tools

Clippers

Grooming Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Overview

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Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong with 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals and multiple clinics and distribution centers. We are focused on purpose-driven work and believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Responsibilities

• As a Pet Stylist at Petco, provide professional grooming services to pets, ensuring high-quality care and customer satisfaction.
• Perform professional grooming tasks including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to pet parent instructions and breed standards.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers) and ensure equipment is clean and safe.
• Prioritize animal safety and well-being, monitor pets for discomfort or illness, and report concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Evaluate each pet’s needs based on coat type, skin conditions, and temperament; provide grooming recommendations and care guidance to pet parents.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, sanitize tools, and follow Petco hygiene and sanitation policies.
• Communicate professionally with pet parents, address questions, and provide timely resolutions and home-care product recommendations.
• Support the grooming team, including training and guiding entry-level trainees as needed.

Education / Experience

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Independent judgment and problem-solving skills with guidance from leadership as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for animals and grooming careers.
• Expert knowledge of dog breeds, grooming requirements, health considerations, and behavior; proficiency in breed-specific cuts and styling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle pets of various sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.

Work Environment

The majority of duties are indoors in the grooming salon. The role may involve bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Some tasks may require heights or cleaning equipment. The work environment can be noisy and wet, with significant direct interaction with pet parents and pets.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies and equipment you need, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers
• Career development and growth opportunities (Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor, Grooming Instructor)

Equal Opportunity

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Note: This description reflects information at the time of posting and is subject to change.