Pet Stylist: Expert Grooming & Care

Petco; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment you need

Job summary

Petco seeks a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for our customers' pets. You will perform bathing, drying, trimming, and styling with attention to safety and animal comfort, delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced grooming salon.

Successful candidates completed the Pet Stylist Apprentice program or have equivalent grooming training and a passion for animals. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required; the team offers competitive pay, benefits, and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program
• High level of attention to detail and a genuine passion for animals
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the grooming schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services (bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland cleaning)
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers)
• Ensure animal safety and comfort; monitor pets for signs of distress
• Educate and advise pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area following Petco policies
• Train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees when needed

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Pet care

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Pet care equipment

Job description

Petco seeks a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services for our customers' pets. You will perform bathing, drying, trimming, and styling with attention to safety and animal comfort, delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced grooming salon.

Successful candidates completed the Pet Stylist Apprentice program or have equivalent grooming training and a passion for animals. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required; the team offers competitive pay, benefits, and