Part-Time Pet Groomer: Create Happy, Beautiful Pets

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco is seeking a part-time pet stylist to provide professional grooming services for a variety of dog breeds. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair and style, while ensuring the comfort and safety of each pet and delivering excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role involves evaluating coat type, temperament, and breed standards, maintaining a clean grooming area, and educating customers on at‑home care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or prior experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Ability to work independently with judgment and problem-solving in routine to moderately complex grooming scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling.
• Perform nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning with care.
• Prioritize safety and well‑being of pets and maintain cleanliness of the grooming area.
• Interact with pet parents, offer grooming recommendations and answer questions.
• Adhere to Petco policies and train/guide junior staff when needed.

Skills

Grooming

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

Professional grooming training program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is seeking a part-time pet stylist to provide professional grooming services for a variety of dog breeds. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair and style, while ensuring the comfort and safety of each pet and delivering excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role involves evaluating coat type, temperament, and breed standards, maintaining a clean grooming area, and educating customers on at‑home care.