Grooming Salon Manager ~ $500 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Petco is seeking a Grooming Salon Manager to lead their grooming team. This role is responsible for providing professional grooming services to pets, ensuring their well-being and customer satisfaction. The position offers a dynamic and rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth. Petco emphasizes improving lives by doing what's right for pets and people, fostering a fun and inclusive culture, and encouraging ownership and commitment. The company has a long history of supporting pet needs and the pet-human bond, with a significant presence across the US, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including hospitals, clinics, and distribution centers. Petco also has a strong commitment to animal welfare through its Petco Love initiative.
Requirements
- 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.
- Latitude for independent judgement and problem solving.
- Results-driven with commitment to productivity, performance, and ownership of role.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming.
- Expert 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.
- Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
- Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Grooming Salon Leader experience.
- Grooming Mentor experience.
- Grooming Instructor experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform expert-level professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
- Prioritize the safety, comfort, and well-being of pets.
- Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and service to pet parents.
- Operate and maintain various grooming instruments and equipment.
- Monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury and report concerns.
- Interact professionally with pet parents, address inquiries, offer recommendations, and resolve concerns.
- Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary grooming area and salon.
- Adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
Benefits
- $500.00 Sign on Bonus to be paid after 90 days of employment
- $1000.00 Retention Bonus to be paid after 1 year of consecutive employment
- Competitive base pay
- Medical, dental, vision and more
- 401k and more
- Paid Time Off
- Petco Discounts
- All the supplies & equipment you need, including, brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
- State of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
