Pet Grooming Specialist: Expert Cuts & Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to perform professional grooming services, including bathing, drying, brushing, cuts, nails, and ear cleaning, while prioritizing pet safety and customer satisfaction.

You will operate grooming tools, follow breed standards and Petco guidelines, train new trainees when needed, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

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 safety and well-being of pets and deliver high customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to breed standards and company policies in grooming work.

Skills

Grooming expertise

Customer service

Team communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Breed knowledge

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to perform professional grooming services, including bathing, drying, brushing, cuts, nails, and ear cleaning, while prioritizing pet safety and customer satisfaction.

You will operate grooming tools, follow breed standards and Petco guidelines, train new trainees when needed, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.