Pet Groomer & Stylist: Elevate Every Pet

Petco; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a busy Sarasota grooming salon. The role focuses on bathing, trimming, styling, and nail care while ensuring pet safety and high customer satisfaction.

You will use a range of grooming tools, follow Petco standards, and may mentor entry-level trainees. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required for scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or prior professional grooming experience or completion of a grooming training program.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services: bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments like clippers, blades, brushes, and dryers.
• Ensure safety and well-being of pets, monitor for discomfort or illness, and communicate with pet parents.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care; offer recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary grooming area and adhere to Petco hygiene policies.

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program completion

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a busy Sarasota grooming salon. The role focuses on bathing, trimming, styling, and nail care while ensuring pet safety and high customer satisfaction.

You will use a range of grooming tools, follow Petco standards, and may mentor entry-level trainees. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required for scheduling needs.