Pet Stylist - Create Beautiful, Happy Pets

Petco; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,684,800; 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 in New York is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets, ensuring safety and high-quality care. You will bathe, dry, trim, and style coats, and maintain clean, organized salon operations while delivering excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role requires passion for animals, attention to detail, and ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Training through Petco Apprentice program or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer.
• 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 Grooming Salon Leader or manager.
• Results-driven with commitment to productivity, performance, and ownership of role in the grooming salon.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate to limited supervision, 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 and procedures
• Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers
• Always prioritize the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report any concerns to pet owners and store management
• Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat type, skin conditions, temperament
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries, offer grooming recommendations, and provide timely resolution to questions or concerns
• Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices & products
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect, and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies
• Utilize knowledge and understanding of Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business
• May need to train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent judgement

Problem solving

Animal handling

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Petco in New York is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets, ensuring safety and high-quality care. You will bathe, dry, trim, and style coats, and maintain clean, organized salon operations while delivering excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role requires passion for animals, attention to detail, and ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Training through Petco Apprentice program or equivalent experience is preferred.