Professional Pet Groomer — Growth & Care Leader

Petco; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services to clients and their pets.

You will perform bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning and related tasks with a focus on safety and high quality results. The role offers a dynamic grooming environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits such as competitive pay, health plans, a 401(k), PTO, and employee discounts.

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 Grooming Salon Leader, Solutions Manager, or Store General Manager when necessary.

Responsibilities

• The Pet Stylist’s primary duty is to perform expert-level grooming services (bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, gland cleaning) prioritizing pet safety and welfare.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, brushes, dryers).
• Provide exceptional customer service and grooming recommendations to pet parents.
• Educate owners on at-home grooming maintenance and products.

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to provide professional grooming services to clients and their pets.

You will perform bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning and related tasks with a focus on safety and high quality results. The role offers a dynamic grooming environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits such as competitive pay, health plans, a 401(k), PTO, and employee discounts.