Groomer ~ $500 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Petco is seeking a passionate and skilled Pet Stylist to join their grooming team. This role involves providing professional grooming services to pets, ensuring they look and feel their best. Petco offers a dynamic and rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company emphasizes its core values of Pet First, Foster the Fun, and Let's Go!, aiming to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people. Petco has a long history of serving pets and their owners, with a significant presence in stores, veterinary hospitals, and through its Petco Love initiative, which supports animal welfare groups and adoption events.
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, using grooming skills and knowledge to solve problems in routine to moderately complex situations, with some guidance.
- Results-driven with commitment to productivity, performance, and ownership of role.
- 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.
- 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.
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 in care.
- Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and service to pet parents.
- Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
- Monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report concerns to pet owners and store management.
- Evaluate individual needs of each pet, considering coat type, skin conditions, and temperament.
- Interact professionally with pet parents, address grooming-related inquiries, offer recommendations, and provide timely resolutions.
- Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care practices.
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize tools and equipment.
- Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in adherence to hygiene and sanitation policies.
- Utilize knowledge of Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
Benefits
- $500 Sign on Bonus to be paid after 90 days of employment
- $1000 Retention Bonus to be paid after one 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, such as a Grooming Salon Leader, Grooming Mentor and Grooming Instructor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
