Grooming Salon Leader: Lead, Coach & Create

Petco; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco’s Grooming Salon Leader role oversees salon operations and grooming staff, delivering expert services while ensuring a safe, positive environment for every pet. You will recruit, train, and coach groomers, optimize schedules, and drive salon performance in collaboration with store leadership.

The position requires 2+ years of grooming experience, strong leadership and customer-service skills, and a passion for pets. Petco offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a professional groomer or completed grooming program.
• Strong leadership skills with 1–2 years in salon management or related field.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Very strong verbal and written communication with pet parents and team.
• Expert knowledge of dog breeds, grooming requirements and health considerations.
• Expert-level proficiency in breed-specific cuts, styling and standards.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to advance in pet grooming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day grooming salon operations and staffing plans.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise grooming staff with coaching and evaluations.
• Create efficient grooming schedules to maximize capacity and meet demand.
• Monitor revenue, customer satisfaction and productivity; develop action plans.
• Collaborate with store management to achieve sales targets and salon objectives.
• Provide professional grooming services, ensuring safety and high quality.
• Maintain grooming tools and salon cleanliness, adhering to policies.

Skills

Leadership

Grooming expertise

Communication skills

Dog breed knowledge

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco’s Grooming Salon Leader role oversees salon operations and grooming staff, delivering expert services while ensuring a safe, positive environment for every pet. You will recruit, train, and coach groomers, optimize schedules, and drive salon performance in collaboration with store leadership.

The position requires 2+ years of grooming experience, strong leadership and customer-service skills, and a passion for pets. Petco offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.