Pet Grooming Stylist - Crafting Happy, Healthy Pets

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services, including bathing, trims, and styling, while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.

You will work in a grooming salon equipped with clippers, blades, brushes and dryers, providing friendly customer service, educating pet parents on at-home care, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to pet well-being. Weekend availability 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
• Latitude for independent judgement and problem solving, using grooming skills and knowledge to solve problems in routine to moderately complex situations, with some guidance from supervisor when necessary
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards
• Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming
• Expert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues and behaviors

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers
• Prioritize safety and well-being of animals in the salon and report concerns to owners and management
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide grooming recommendations and customer service
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care products
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment
• Adhere to Petco grooming policies and standards to ensure quality and consistency
• May train or supervise entry-level trainees in absence of Grooming Salon Leader

Skills

Attention to detail

Genuine passion for animals

Excellent communication skills

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Independent judgement

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Professional groomer experience or technical grooming training

Tools

Grooming clippers

Grooming blades

Grooming shears

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services, including bathing, trims, and styling, while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.

You will work in a grooming salon equipped with clippers, blades, brushes and dryers, providing friendly customer service, educating pet parents on at-home care, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to pet well-being. Weekend availability required.