Pet Stylist

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Pet Stylist to join our team at Petco. As a Pet Stylist, you will be responsible for providing exceptional grooming services to our valued customers' pets. With your expertise and attention to detail, you will ensure that each pet receives the highest level of care, leaving them looking and feeling their best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform grooming services including nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing, brushing, haircuts, and styling, adhering to breed standards and pet owners' preferences.
• Safely and efficiently maintain and operate grooming tools and equipment such as clippers, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Learn and follow Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure quality and consistency in all areas of the grooming business.
• Monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report any concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Assess and address each pet's individual needs, taking into consideration their coat type, skin condition, and temperament.
• Provide exceptional customer service by actively listening to pet owners' requests, offering grooming recommendations, and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Educate pet owners on grooming maintenance and at-home care practices to promote the overall well-being of their pets.
• Collaborate with fellow groomers and store team members to create a positive and supportive work environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a professional groomer with a strong portfolio of successful grooming work.
• In-depth knowledge of various dog breeds, their grooming requirements, and common health issues and behaviors.
• Proficiency in breed-specific cuts, styling techniques, and grooming standards.
• Familiarity with grooming tools and equipment, and the ability to handle them safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact confidently and professionally with pet owners and team members.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift and handle pets of different sizes, and perform repetitive grooming tasks.
• Compassion and patience when handling pets, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the grooming process.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays based on the grooming schedule and customer demand.

About Petco:

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay, plus incentive.
• Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401k and more.
• Paid Time Off.
• Petco Discounts.
• All the supplies and equipment you need, including clippers, blades, shears, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers.
• Career development and growth opportunities, such as a Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor, and Grooming Instructor.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.