Pet Groomer & Stylist: Elevate Every Pet's Look

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Supplies provided

Advanced grooming equipment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Petco is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for pets, focusing on bathing, drying, trimming, and styling while ensuring safety and comfort. The role requires strong grooming knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent customer communication.

This position offers weekends/evenings/holidays as needed, with competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth within our grooming leadership and mentorship tracks.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco or equivalent grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to judge coat type, skin conditions, and temperament for grooming tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services: bathing, drying, brushing, trims, nails, ears, and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming tools and maintain hygiene and safety standards in the salon.
• Provide excellent customer service and grooming recommendations to pet parents.

Skills

Grooming expertise

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Animal handling

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for pets, focusing on bathing, drying, trimming, and styling while ensuring safety and comfort. The role requires strong grooming knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent customer communication.

This position offers weekends/evenings/holidays as needed, with competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth within our grooming leadership and mentorship tracks.