Pet Groomer — Enjoy Discounts & Benefits

Petco; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Discounts

Competitive base pay

401k and more

Job summary

Petco is seeking a dedicated Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for pets in our New York-area grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, cut, and style coats, trim nails, clean ears, and maintain high standards of safety and care for each animal.

Strong grooming skills, knowledge of breed-specific requirements, and excellent customer service are essential. Weekend and evening availability is required, with opportunities for growth within grooming leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program or equivalent grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to client instructions and breed standards.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Ensure pet safety and comfort, monitor for signs of distress, and communicate with pet owners and store management.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care to promote pet well‑being.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and comply with Petco hygiene policies.

Skills

Grooming

Customer service

Team support

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is seeking a dedicated Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for pets in our New York-area grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, cut, and style coats, trim nails, clean ears, and maintain high standards of safety and care for each animal.

Strong grooming skills, knowledge of breed-specific requirements, and excellent customer service are essential. Weekend and evening availability is required, with opportunities for growth within grooming leadership roles.