Pet Grooming Stylist - Growth, Benefits & Perks

Petco; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco discounts

Supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Union, NJ is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for customers' pets, delivering high-quality care and personalized styling. You will handle bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, and sanitation in a busy grooming salon.

The role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and education on at-home grooming, with opportunities for career growth and benefits. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is often required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer and/or grooming program.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by grooming schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming instruments safely and maintain equipment and salon cleanliness.
• Deliver excellent customer service and educate pet parents on at-home grooming and care.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Genuine passion for animals

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming experience

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Union, NJ is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for customers' pets, delivering high-quality care and personalized styling. You will handle bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, and sanitation in a busy grooming salon.

The role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and education on at-home grooming, with opportunities for career growth and benefits. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is often required.