Pet Stylist: Elevate Every Pet’s Look & Care

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies & equipment provided

State of the art grooming equipment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services, ensuring pets look and feel their best. You will work with pet parents to provide personalized care and maintain a safe, clean salon environment.

The role offers opportunities for career growth within grooming leadership tracks, with competitive pay and benefits, and requires weekend/evening/holiday availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Must complete Pet Stylist Apprentice program or have professional grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent grooming skills with attention to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming: bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming tools (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers).
• Prioritize safety and well-being of all animals; report concerns to owners or management.
• Assess coat type and skin conditions to tailor grooming.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide grooming recommendations and resolve questions.
• Educate pet parents on at-home care and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and sanitize tools per policy.
• Follow Petco grooming standards and policies; uphold quality and consistency.
• May train/supervise entry-level trainees in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Team support

Training & supervision

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming experience

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services, ensuring pets look and feel their best. You will work with pet parents to provide personalized care and maintain a safe, clean salon environment.

The role offers opportunities for career growth within grooming leadership tracks, with competitive pay and benefits, and requires weekend/evening/holiday availability as needed.