Groomer

Pet Stylist at Petco

As a Pet Stylist, you will provide professional grooming services to valued customers' pets, ensuring exceptional care and a pleasant experience.

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, following pet parents' instructions and company standards.
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Prioritize the well‑being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for discomfort or illness, and report concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Evaluate each pet’s needs based on coat type, skin conditions, and temperament.
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address inquiries, offer grooming recommendations, and resolve questions or concerns.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at‑home care to promote overall well‑being.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, disinfect tools, and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in accordance with Petco hygiene and sanitation policies.
• Utilize Petco’s grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities.
• May train, support, and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco or prior experience as a professional groomer or completion of a technical grooming training program.
• High‑school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Independent judgement and problem‑solving skills to handle routine to moderately complex grooming situations.
• Results‑driven, committed to productivity, performance, and ownership of role in the grooming salon.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.
• Passion for animals with a desire for a career in pet grooming.
• Expert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues and behaviors.
• Proficiency in breed‑specific cuts, styling techniques, and grooming standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members.
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All necessary supplies & equipment (brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.)
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment (bathing system, kennels, tables, dryers)
• Career development and growth opportunities (Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor, Grooming Instructor)

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, and may involve exposure to heights. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.