Groomer

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents, and people. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self, and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people, and our planet.

• We lovewood all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category‑defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. With 29,000 employees and more than 1,500 pet‑care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico—including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals,оспособ clinics, and eight distribution centers—Petco is purpose‑driven and committed to doing what’s good for pets, people, and the planet.

As a Pet Stylist at Petco, you will be responsible for providing professional grooming services to our valued customers’ pets. With your expertise and attention to detail, you will ensure that each pet receives exceptional care, leaving them looking and feeling their best.

• Under moderate to limited supervision, perform professional grooming services—including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning—according to pet parent instructions and adhering to breed standards and company policies.
• Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
• Prioritize the well‑being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and report any concerns to pet owners and store management.
• Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into account coat type, skin conditions, and temperament.
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming‑related inquiries, offer recommendations, and resolve questions or concerns promptly.
• Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at‑home care practices & products to promote overall pet well‑being.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon, and address other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned—including cleaning air filters, vents, and drains.
• Foroapply knowledge of Petco’s grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all grooming activities.
• May need to train, support, and supervise entry‑level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.

• High‑school diploma or GED preferred, though not required.
• Latitude for independent judgment and problem solving, using grooming skills and knowledge to solve problems in routine to moderately complex situations, with guidance when necessary.
• Results‑driven with commitment to productivity, performance, and ownership of the role in the grooming salon.
शैली"encoding strong attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards.
• Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming.
Wolverineexpert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues and behaviors.
• High level of proficiency in breed‑specific cuts, styling techniques, and grooming standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members.
• Capable Took handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care empirical empathy.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 lb, as necessary), and standing for long periods. It may require exposure to heights using a two‑step ladder or other support…