Pet Groomer: Create Beautiful Looks & Happy Pets

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver high-quality grooming services for dogs and other pets. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair, trim nails, and perform routine grooming tasks while ensuring the safety and comfort of each animal.

The role offers a supportive team, ongoing learning, and opportunities for growth within a grooming salon environment. Ideal candidates have grooming training or apprenticeship experience, excellent communication with pet

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program or equivalent grooming experience.
• High-school diploma preferred, with strong grooming fundamentals.
• Ability to handle multiple pets safely and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming including bathing, drying, brushing, trims, nails, ears, and gland cleaning while following breed standards and safety guidelines.
• Operate grooming tools and maintain a clean, safe salon environment.
• Provide grooming recommendations and educate pet parents on at-home care and maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Grooming expertise

Animal handling

Weekend availability

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma preferred

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver high-quality grooming services for dogs and other pets. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair, trim nails, and perform routine grooming tasks while ensuring the safety and comfort of each animal.

The role offers a supportive team, ongoing learning, and opportunities for growth within a grooming salon environment. Ideal candidates have grooming training or apprenticeship experience, excellent communication with pet