Pet Groomer: Craft Happy, Healthy Pets

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. invites experienced Pet Stylists to join our grooming salon where you will provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats, focusing on safety, comfort, and looking their best.

You'll use top grooming tools, adhere to Petco standards, train and mentor trainees when needed, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and discount benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco or equivalent grooming training.
• Experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a grooming program.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services (bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland cleaning).
• Operate grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers).
• Prioritize pet safety and well-being; report concerns to owners/store management.
• Assess each pet's needs (coat type, skin conditions, temperament).
• Provide customer service, grooming recommendations, and issue resolution.
• Educate pet parents on at-home care and grooming maintenance.
• Maintain clean, sanitized grooming area and follow Petco hygiene policies.
• Adhere to grooming policies and standards for consistency across the salon.
• May train/supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco

Experience as a professional groomer

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. invites experienced Pet Stylists to join our grooming salon where you will provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats, focusing on safety, comfort, and looking their best.

You'll use top grooming tools, adhere to Petco standards, train and mentor trainees when needed, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and discount benefits.