Position: Groomer
About: 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, Petco operates 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. The company is committed to purpose-driven work, believing that what’s good for pets, people, and the planet is good for Petco.
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 judgment and problem-solving; results-driven with commitment to productivity and performance; 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 by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule
Benefits: 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
