Pet Grooming Stylist — Create Healthy, Happy Pets

Petco; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a grooming salon setting. You will bathe, trim, and style, ensuring every pet looks and feels its best while prioritizing safety and comfort.

The role requires interacting with pet parents, maintaining sanitation, and following Petco policies. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability helps the grooming team meet customer needs.

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

• Provide expert grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers)
• Prioritize safety and well-being of all pets and communicate with pet parents
• Evaluate coat type, skin conditions, and temperament to tailor grooming
• Guide customers with grooming recommendations and at-home care products
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area complying with Petco policies
• Assist in training or supervising trainees when needed

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Animal care

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming clippers

Grooming blades

Nail trimmers

Brushes and combs

Hair dryers

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a professional Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a grooming salon setting. You will bathe, trim, and style, ensuring every pet looks and feels its best while prioritizing safety and comfort.

The role requires interacting with pet parents, maintaining sanitation, and following Petco policies. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability helps the grooming team meet customer needs.