Pet Grooming Specialist: Style, Care & Growth

Petco; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

Career development and growth

Job summary

Petco Grooming Career offers professional grooming services for pets, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and customer satisfaction. You will work with expert grooming tools and products to ensure pets look and feel their best.

The role supports ongoing career development, including leadership and mentoring opportunities within the grooming salon. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required to align with the store schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Pet Stylist Apprentice program or equivalent grooming training.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong grooming knowledge, including breed-specific cuts and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services: bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming tools: clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Ensure pet safety, monitor for discomfort, and report concerns to pet owners and management.
• Interact with pet parents, provide grooming recommendations, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and adhere to hygiene policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Grooming proficiency

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program completion

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Strong grooming knowledge and breed knowledge

Job description

Petco Grooming Career offers professional grooming services for pets, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and customer satisfaction. You will work with expert grooming tools and products to ensure pets look and feel their best.

The role supports ongoing career development, including leadership and mentoring opportunities within the grooming salon. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required to align with the store schedule.