Pet Stylist

Join Best Friends Pet Care as a Pet Stylist
—creative groomers who ensure dogs (and cats, if certified) look their best. Additional responsibilities include brushing, trimming nails, and performing add‑on services.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
• Paid vacation
• Uniforms
• Pet supply and service discounts and more!

• Consult with customers and comply with all requests to ensure satisfaction, interacting warmly and professionally.
• Practice timeliness—start shift on time and finish pets before the promised time.
• Conscientiously perform all aspects of grooming to Best Friends expectations of quality.
• Groom all breeds and styles, including specific breed styles requested by clients.
• Work in an organized and hygienic manner; keep work area free of hair and clutter and sanitize tools between pets.
• Understand the purpose of products, use them appropriately, and follow label directions; assist Manager in maintaining inventory by reporting stock levels.
• Treat equipment and tools with care, help with simple maintenance, and report mechanical failures to Manager in writing.
• Collaborate with Manager and center staff to ensure the salon runs smoothly and meets the highest expectations of service and product quality.

• At least 1–2 years of experience out of school or professionally trained.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable in an environment with disinfectants, animal dander, and excretions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Loves animals and demonstrates patience when handling pets.
• Professional manner at all times; upbeat and positive personality.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Pet Services