Pet Stylist: Grooming Pro with Growth & Benefits

Petco; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies provided

Career growth

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a welcoming, pet-focused environment. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut, and style according to breed standards while ensuring safety and comfort for every animal.

You will also interact with pet parents, educate on at-home care, maintain a clean grooming area, and support grooming team members. Weekend/evening availability is preferred with opportunities for advancement.

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
• Latitude for independent judgement and problem solving in grooming scenarios
• Results-driven with commitment to productivity and ownership of role
• Strong attention to detail and animal welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling
• Operate grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers)
• Prioritize animal wellbeing and safety and report concerns to pet parents/store management
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and adhere to hygiene policies
• May train or supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of leadership

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for our customers' pets in a welcoming, pet-focused environment. You will bathe, dry, brush, cut, and style according to breed standards while ensuring safety and comfort for every animal.

You will also interact with pet parents, educate on at-home care, maintain a clean grooming area, and support grooming team members. Weekend/evening availability is preferred with opportunities for advancement.