Pet Stylist - Grooming Pro with Sign-On Bonus

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign on bonus

$500 retention bonus

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats. You will perform bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, and grooming to ensure pets look and feel their best.

You will also guide pet parents on at-home care and maintain a clean, safe grooming area. We offer a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, competitive base pay, and benefits. Weekend, evenings, and holiday availability is required, and training opportunities lead to

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, using grooming skills and knowledge to solve problems in routine to moderately complex situations, with some guidance from supervisor

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming tools and equipment
• Prioritize safety and wellbeing of pets and communicate with pet parents
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care practices
• Train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees when needed

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats. You will perform bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, and grooming to ensure pets look and feel their best.

You will also guide pet parents on at-home care and maintain a clean, safe grooming area. We offer a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, competitive base pay, and benefits. Weekend, evenings, and holiday availability is required, and training opportunities lead to