Pet Grooming Specialist - Grow Your Craft & Care

Petco; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies & equipment provided

State-of-the-art equipment

Career development and growth

Job summary

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for pets in a caring environment. You will perform bathing, trimming, and styling while prioritizing pet safety and comfort, and you will educate pet parents on at-home care and grooming maintenance.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced grooming salon.

Qualifications

• Pet Stylist Apprentice program completed or previous grooming experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Excellent grooming skills with knowledge of breed standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services (bathing, trimming, styling) with attention to safety and comfort.
• Operate grooming tools and equipment per policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary grooming area and sanitize tools daily.
• Interact with pet parents, explain care needs and offer home grooming tips.
• Ensure high quality results and customer satisfaction on every appointment.
• Support grooming team and follow store leadership in daily tasks.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Breed knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

Job description

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for pets in a caring environment. You will perform bathing, trimming, and styling while prioritizing pet safety and comfort, and you will educate pet parents on at-home care and grooming maintenance.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced grooming salon.