Pet Stylist — Expert Groomer & Care Advocate

Petco; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets in our grooming salon. You will deliver bathing, trimming, styling, and maintain a clean, safe grooming area while ensuring top-notch customer service.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and staff discounts. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required to align with store scheduling.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming training.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by store schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of breed standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services: bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Operate grooming equipment (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers)
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and sanitation standards
• Provide excellent customer service and grooming recommendations to pet parents
• May train or supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader

Skills

Animal handling

Grooming techniques

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High‑school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools knowledge

Job description

Petco is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for pets in our grooming salon. You will deliver bathing, trimming, styling, and maintain a clean, safe grooming area while ensuring top-notch customer service.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and staff discounts. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required to align with store scheduling.