Pet Grooming Specialist

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Lake Stevens (WA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical dental vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All the supplies & equipment you need

State of the art equipment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for our furry customers. You will bathe, trim, and style dogs and cats with safety and compassion, ensuring each pet looks and feels their best while earning customer trust through professional care.

You will maintain a clean, safe grooming area, operate clippers and dryers, educate pet parents on at-home care, and help train junior groomers.

Qualifications

Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program
High‑school diploma or GED preferred, though not required

Responsibilities

Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
Operate and maintain grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
Prioritize the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report any concerns to pet owners and store management.
Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat type, skin conditions, temperament.
Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries, offer grooming recommendations, and provide timely resolution to questions or concerns.
Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices & products to promote the overall well‑being of the pet.
Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect, and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
Utilize knowledge and understanding of Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business, ensure standards are maintained in grooming salon.
May need to train, support, and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader