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Groomer
Petco
Boston, UAE
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Pet GroomingBathingHaircuttingNail TrimmingCustomer ServiceAttention to Detail
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About the Role
Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist (Groomer) to provide professional grooming services including bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. The role requires completion of a grooming training program or equivalent experience.
Key Skills for This Role
Pet GroomingBathingHaircuttingNail TrimmingCustomer ServiceAttention to Detail
Responsibilities
- Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
- 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 any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury.
- Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat type, skin conditions, temperament.
- Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries.
- Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices.
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment.
- May need to train, support, and supervise entry level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
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, though not required.
- 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.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
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About Petco
- We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go.
- Our core values: Pet First, Foster the Fun, Let’s Go!
- Petco has 29,000+ partners in more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Your Petco Grooming Career
- As a Pet Stylist at Petco, you will be responsible for providing professional grooming services to our valued customers' pets.
Skills and Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Medical, dental, vision and more
- 401k and more
- Paid Time Off
- Petco Discounts
- All the supplies & equipment you need
- State of the art equipment
- Career development and growth opportunities
Essential Job Functions
- Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
- Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers.
- Always prioritize the well being and safety of every animal in the salon.
- Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat type, skin conditions, temperament.
- Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service.
- Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices.
- Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon.
- May need to train, support, and supervise entry level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader.
Education/Experience
- 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, though not required.
- 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.
Salary Range
- $15.00 $25.00 hourly
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