Pet Grooming Stylist - Grow Skills & Make Pets Shine

Petco; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical/dental/vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies provided

State-of-the-art equipment

Career development

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our clients' dogs. The role emphasizes safety, care, and high-quality grooming that keeps pets looking and feeling their best.

You will work in a busy grooming salon, using top-line tools and supplies, while interacting with pet parents to recommend maintenance and home care. Weekend, evenings, and holiday availability is required, with opportunities for career development within Petco.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Latitude for independent judgement and problem solving in grooming scenarios.
• Results-driven with commitment to productivity and quality.
• Strong attention to detail to meet grooming standards.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to grow in grooming.
• Expert knowledge of breed-specific cuts and grooming standards.
• Strong communication with pet parents and grooming team.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional 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 animal safety and comfort and report concerns to owners or management.
• Evaluate coat type, skin conditions, and temperament for appropriate grooming.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide grooming recommendations.
• Educate pet parents on home grooming maintenance and products.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary grooming area and equipment per policy.
• Possibly train or supervise entry-level trainees in absence of a leader.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Animal handling

Communication

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Clippers

Brushes & combs

Nail trimming tools

Dogs breed knowledge

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our clients' dogs. The role emphasizes safety, care, and high-quality grooming that keeps pets looking and feeling their best.

You will work in a busy grooming salon, using top-line tools and supplies, while interacting with pet parents to recommend maintenance and home care. Weekend, evenings, and holiday availability is required, with opportunities for career development within Petco.