Professional Pet Groomer & Stylist

Petco; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies & equipment

State of the art grooming equipment

Career development and growth (Salon/;

Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor

Job summary

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver high-quality grooming services for a variety of dog breeds. You will bathe, trim, style and finish pets to meet breed standards while prioritizing pet wellbeing and customer satisfaction.

This role supports the grooming salon, trains and mentors junior staff when needed, and maintains a clean work environment. Ideal candidates have grooming certification or completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program, with a strong eye for detail and a

Qualifications

• Proven grooming expertise with attention to safety and quality.
• Experience or completion of Petco's stylist apprentice program is required or preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interaction and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services (bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning).
• Maintain clean, safe salon and sanitize tools and equipment.
• Report concerns to management and ensure pet safety and comfort.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care.

Skills

Grooming skills

Creativity

Animal handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Grooming equipment (clippers, blades, etc)

Bathing system

Job description

Petco is seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to deliver high-quality grooming services for a variety of dog breeds. You will bathe, trim, style and finish pets to meet breed standards while prioritizing pet wellbeing and customer satisfaction.

This role supports the grooming salon, trains and mentors junior staff when needed, and maintains a clean work environment. Ideal candidates have grooming certification or completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program, with a strong eye for detail and a