Pet Grooming Stylist — Grow Your Craft & Benefits

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats in our grooming salon. You will bathe, cut, and style, while prioritizing pet safety and customer satisfaction.

With experience or the Pet Stylist Apprentice program, you’ll maintain equipment, train trainees when needed, and educate pet parents on at-home care. Expect a team-focused environment, weekend/evening shifts, and opportunities for advancement within Petco grooming

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or equivalent grooming training.
• High-school diploma preferred, though not required.
• Ability to train or supervise trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, according to pet parent’s instructions and adhering to breed standards and company policies.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Prioritize the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon and report concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Evaluate individual needs of each pet, considering coat type, skin conditions and temperament.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide customer service, offer grooming recommendations, and resolve questions or concerns.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care practices and products.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, disinfect and sanitize tools, and adhere to hygiene policies.
• Ensure grooming standards are maintained in the salon and grooming areas.
• May train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Pet care

Communication

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming instruments

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for dogs and cats in our grooming salon. You will bathe, cut, and style, while prioritizing pet safety and customer satisfaction.

With experience or the Pet Stylist Apprentice program, you’ll maintain equipment, train trainees when needed, and educate pet parents on at-home care. Expect a team-focused environment, weekend/evening shifts, and opportunities for advancement within Petco grooming