Grooming Pro: Elevate Every Pet’s Style

Petco; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health/dental/vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets in our grooming salon. You will deliver bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and styling with attention to safety and customer satisfaction. The role supports team members and may involve supervising trainees while maintaining a clean, compliant grooming area.

Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required; the position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Petco Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• 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, though not required.
• Latitude for independent judgement and problem solving, using grooming skills to solve problems in routine to moderately complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers).
• Prioritize safety and well‑being of pets and deliver high levels of customer service.
• Train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming training

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets in our grooming salon. You will deliver bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and styling with attention to safety and customer satisfaction. The role supports team members and may involve supervising trainees while maintaining a clean, compliant grooming area.

Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required; the position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Petco Total Rewards.