Grooming Stylist — Expert Care & Styling for Pets

Petco; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All the supplies & equipment you need

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist for its grooming salon. The role focuses on delivering expert grooming services to dogs, including bathing, drying, cutting, nail trimming, and skin care while maintaining safety and welfare of all pets.

You will work with pet parents to provide recommendations and high-quality service. Ideal candidates bring credentialed grooming knowledge, the ability to adapt to breed standards, and a passion for animal wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program or prior professional grooming experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred though not required.
• Strong grooming knowledge and ability to follow breed standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional 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, and dryers.
• Ensure animal safety and comfort, monitor for distress, and report concerns to pet owners and management.
• Interact with pet parents, provide grooming recommendations, and resolve questions promptly.
• Educate owners on at-home grooming care and maintenance practices.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Creativity

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Grooming clippers

Blades

Brushes & dryers

Job description

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist for its grooming salon. The role focuses on delivering expert grooming services to dogs, including bathing, drying, cutting, nail trimming, and skin care while maintaining safety and welfare of all pets.

You will work with pet parents to provide recommendations and high-quality service. Ideal candidates bring credentialed grooming knowledge, the ability to adapt to breed standards, and a passion for animal wellbeing.