Professional Pet Stylist & Groomer

Petco; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Petco in the grooming salon seeks a dedicated Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats, ensuring they look and feel their best. You will use high-quality tools, follow safety standards, and deliver excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role requires strong grooming skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed, with opportunities for career development within the grooming salon.

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 when necessary

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments (clippers, blades, shears, brushes, dryers)
• Prioritize pet safety and well-being; monitor pets for discomfort or illness and report concerns
• Evaluate each pet’s needs based on coat type and temperament
• Interact professionally with pet parents; provide grooming recommendations and resolve questions
• Educate pet parents on at-home grooming maintenance and products
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and equipment
• Follow grooming policies and standards to ensure safety and quality
• May train or supervise entry-level trainees when Grooming Salon Leader is unavailable

Skills

Grooming skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Animal handling

Training/mentoring

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Bathing system

Dryers

Clippers/Blades/Shears

Job description

Petco in the grooming salon seeks a dedicated Pet Stylist to provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats, ensuring they look and feel their best. You will use high-quality tools, follow safety standards, and deliver excellent customer service to pet parents.

The role requires strong grooming skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed, with opportunities for career development within the grooming salon.