Petco
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Role Overview As a Pet Stylist, you will provide professional grooming services to our valued customers' pets, ensuring each pet receives exceptional care and leaving them looking and feeling their best.
Key Responsibilities
Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning according to pet parents' instructions and company policies.
Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes and dryers.
Prioritize the safety and comfort of every animal, monitor pets for signs of discomfort or injury and promptly report concerns.
Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into account coat type, skin conditions and temperament.
Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service and address grooming inquiries.
Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at‑home care practices 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 grooming policies, standards and guidelines to ensure safety, quality and consistency in all activities.
Train, support and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
Qualifications & Experience
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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and team members.
Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.
Results‑driven with commitment to productivity, performance and ownership of the grooming salon.
Expert knowledge of dog breeds, grooming requirements, health issues and behaviors.
High level of proficiency in breed‑specific cuts, styling techniques and grooming standards.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.
Strong problem‑solving ability and independent judgement in routine to moderately complex situations.
Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive base pay.
Medical, dental, vision and more.
401k.
Paid time off.
Petco discounts.
All supplies & equipment needed, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays and tools.
State‑of‑the‑art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables and dryers.
Career development and growth opportunities, such as Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor and Grooming Instructor.
Working Conditions & Schedule The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds) and standing for long periods of time. Exposure to heights using a two‑step ladder or other support tools may be required. The work environment can be noisy and wet.
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50 per hour.
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.
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Role Overview As a Pet Stylist, you will provide professional grooming services to our valued customers' pets, ensuring each pet receives exceptional care and leaving them looking and feeling their best.
Key Responsibilities
Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and gland cleaning according to pet parents' instructions and company policies.
Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes and dryers.
Prioritize the safety and comfort of every animal, monitor pets for signs of discomfort or injury and promptly report concerns.
Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into account coat type, skin conditions and temperament.
Interact professionally with pet parents, provide optimal customer service and address grooming inquiries.
Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at‑home care practices 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 grooming policies, standards and guidelines to ensure safety, quality and consistency in all activities.
Train, support and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
Qualifications & Experience
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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and team members.
Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required by the grooming schedule.
Results‑driven with commitment to productivity, performance and ownership of the grooming salon.
Expert knowledge of dog breeds, grooming requirements, health issues and behaviors.
High level of proficiency in breed‑specific cuts, styling techniques and grooming standards.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.
Strong problem‑solving ability and independent judgement in routine to moderately complex situations.
Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive base pay.
Medical, dental, vision and more.
401k.
Paid time off.
Petco discounts.
All supplies & equipment needed, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays and tools.
State‑of‑the‑art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables and dryers.
Career development and growth opportunities, such as Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor and Grooming Instructor.
Working Conditions & Schedule The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds) and standing for long periods of time. Exposure to heights using a two‑step ladder or other support tools may be required. The work environment can be noisy and wet.
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50 per hour.
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.
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