Pet Groomer: Expert Styling for Happy Pets

Petco; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco is seeking a dedicated Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for a variety of dog breeds, ensuring each pet looks and feels its best.

You will work in a grooming salon environment, manage grooming tools, and maintain high safety and sanitation standards while providing excellent customer service. Weekend/evening availability is required and growth opportunities exist within the grooming team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program or previous professional grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming equipment like clippers, blades, and dryers.
• Prioritize safety and well being of pets and satisfaction of pet parents.
• Maintain clean, sanitary grooming area and follow Petco hygiene policies.
• May train or supervise entry level trainees in absence of lead.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma preferred

Job description

Petco is seeking a dedicated Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for a variety of dog breeds, ensuring each pet looks and feels its best.

You will work in a grooming salon environment, manage grooming tools, and maintain high safety and sanitation standards while providing excellent customer service. Weekend/evening availability is required and growth opportunities exist within the grooming team.