Pet Stylist: Grooming Expert & Career Growth

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies & equipment

Résumé du poste

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for our customers’ pets in our Portland grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair, trim nails, clean ears, and follow breed standards while ensuring pet safety and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes high-quality grooming, attention to detail, and compassionate care, with opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and support from leadership within the grooming salon.

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‑school diploma or GED preferred, though not required
• 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
• Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming
• Expert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues and behaviors

Responsabilités

• Under moderate to limited supervision, perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers
• Always prioritize the well‑being and safety of every animal in the salon
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries
• Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment
• May need to train, support, and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader

Connaissances

Grooming expertise

Attention to detail

Customer service

Animal handling

Communication

Weekend/evening availability

Formation

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Outils

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Description du poste

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for our customers’ pets in our Portland grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut hair, trim nails, clean ears, and follow breed standards while ensuring pet safety and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes high-quality grooming, attention to detail, and compassionate care, with opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and support from leadership within the grooming salon.