Groomer & Pet Stylist — Discounts & Career Growth

Petco; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco seeks a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for our customers' dogs. You’ll bathe, dry, cut, and style coats while ensuring safety and comfort.

Work with a supportive team; train others when needed; maintain tools and salon cleanliness; provide guidance to pet parents on grooming and at-home care. Weekend/evening availability required.

Join Petco and help pets live their best lives with humane care and professional service.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program or equivalent grooming training.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and animal empathy.
• Weekend/evening/holiday availability as required by schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services (bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland cleaning).
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers).
• Prioritize pet safety and comfort; monitor for signs of distress and communicate with pet parents and management.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care products.
• Maintain a clean, safe salon; sanitize tools; assist with training trainees when needed.

Skills

Grooming skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Nail trimmers

Brushes & combs

Shampoos & sprays

Job description

Petco seeks a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for our customers' dogs. You’ll bathe, dry, cut, and style coats while ensuring safety and comfort.

Work with a supportive team; train others when needed; maintain tools and salon cleanliness; provide guidance to pet parents on grooming and at-home care. Weekend/evening availability required.

Join Petco and help pets live their best lives with humane care and professional service.