Professional Pet Groomer & Stylist

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services and exceptional care for pets in a welcoming salon.

You will bathe, trim, and style animals while ensuring safety, comfort, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities for career growth within grooming leadership roles. The role requires availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays, with a focus on high-quality grooming and customer service in a busy salon environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program, or experience as a groomer.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving with guidance as needed.
• Strong attention to detail to meet grooming standards.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to build a grooming career.
• Knowledge of breed-specific cuts and grooming methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming: bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling.
• Operate and maintain clippers, blades, shears, brushes and dryers.
• Prioritize safety and well-being of each animal and communicate with pet parents.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care.
• Train or supervise entry-level trainees when needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Genuine passion for animals

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

Tools

Grooming tools proficiency

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Pet Stylist to deliver expert grooming services and exceptional care for pets in a welcoming salon.

You will bathe, trim, and style animals while ensuring safety, comfort, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities for career growth within grooming leadership roles. The role requires availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays, with a focus on high-quality grooming and customer service in a busy salon environment.