Groomer — Expert Pet Styling + Discounts

Petco; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for clients’ pets in our grooming salon. You will bathe, trim, and style dogs and provide guidance to pet owners on home care. The role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and high-quality customer service.

You will work with professional grooming tools in a structured environment, with opportunities for career growth, and must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous professional grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple dog breeds and temperaments with care and attention to safety.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to productivity and quality grooming.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling per client instructions and breed standards.
• Operate grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers) and maintain them.
• Prioritize animal safety and comfort; report concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Assess each pet's coat type, skin condition, and temperament to tailor grooming.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, offer grooming recommendations and home care guidance.
• Maintain a clean, sanitised grooming area and comply with Petco hygiene policies.
• Assist, train or supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Skills

Grooming skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for clients’ pets in our grooming salon. You will bathe, trim, and style dogs and provide guidance to pet owners on home care. The role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and high-quality customer service.

You will work with professional grooming tools in a structured environment, with opportunities for career growth, and must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.