Professional Pet Stylist: Groom, Style & Care

Petco; Union Gap (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies & equipment provided

Job summary

Petco in the United States is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services to customers' pets with care and attention to safety and comfort.

You’ll use clippers, blades, brushes, and dryers to wash, trim, and style coats, while educating pet parents on home care. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are required.

Petco provides competitive pay and benefits, discounts on pet products, 401(k), and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous grooming experience.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to judge breed standards and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling.
• Operate and maintain grooming tools and equipment.
• Prioritize safety and well-being of pets and communicate with pet parents.
• Assess coat type and temperament to tailor grooming approach.
• Educate owners on home grooming and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe salon and follow sanitation policies.
• May train or supervise trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

Skills

Grooming skills

Creativity

Passion for animals

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming training

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Grooming instruments

Clippers

Blades

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco in the United States is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services to customers' pets with care and attention to safety and comfort.

You’ll use clippers, blades, brushes, and dryers to wash, trim, and style coats, while educating pet parents on home care. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are required.

Petco provides competitive pay and benefits, discounts on pet products, 401(k), and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.