Petco Animal Supplies Stores

Pet grooming professionals searching for their next opportunity should take a close look at Petco Animal Supplies Stores. The company has 322 open roles in states including Texas, Florida, California and is actively expanding its grooming team.

Available Role Types at Petco Animal Supplies Stores

Petco Animal Supplies Stores maintains a diverse grooming workforce. Right now their hiring is concentrated on dog groomers, alongside these other roles:

• Groomers (219) — Core grooming positions responsible for the complete grooming process from check-in to finished look. Petco Animal Supplies Stores values groomers who combine technical skill with a calm, patient approach to animal handling.
• Grooming Manager (103) — Leadership positions overseeing daily salon operations, staff scheduling, inventory management, and customer satisfaction. Grooming managers at Petco Animal Supplies Stores balance business goals with team development.

What to Expect: Petco Animal Supplies Stores Grooming Salaries

The salary data across Petco Animal Supplies Stores job postings reveals a floor of $31,200 and a ceiling of $166,100, averaging $35,880. Geography plays a significant role: positions in major metro areas typically pay 10-20% above the national average. Petco Animal Supplies Stores also tends to offer non-cash benefits including pet service discounts, health insurance eligibility, and paid grooming certifications.

States Where Petco Animal Supplies Stores Is Hiring

Job seekers will find Petco Animal Supplies Stores positions in 10 states. Texas has the most demand with 30 positions, but opportunities exist nationwide:

• Texas — 30 positions available
• Florida — 26 positions available
• California — 22 positions available
• Pennsylvania — 14 positions available
• Virginia — 13 positions available
• Utah — 13 positions available
• South Carolina — 13 positions available
• Michigan — 12 positions available
• North Carolina — 12 positions available
• Massachusetts — 9 positions available

Use the job listings above to find Petco Animal Supplies Stores locations hiring near you, or use the job search to filter by city or zip code.

Submit Your Application to Petco Animal Supplies Stores

To apply, browse the open roles above and select one that aligns with your experience and career goals. The GroomerJob.com application goes directly to Petco Animal Supplies Stores hiring teams. Make your application stand out by being specific: list the grooming tools you are proficient with, the average number of dogs you groom per day, and any customer service experience that demonstrates your ability to work with pet parents.

Required Experience for Petco Animal Supplies Stores Grooming Roles

If you can handle a nervous poodle and a rambunctious lab with equal confidence, Petco Animal Supplies Stores wants to hear from you. Bather roles have a low barrier to entry: show up on time, be gentle with the animals, and be willing to learn. Groomer positions require real skill: breed identification, safe restraint techniques, mat removal, and precision cutting. Petco Animal Supplies Stores gives preference to groomers who hold current pet first-aid certification and can demonstrate a portfolio of their work.

Dog Grooming: A Career That Keeps Growing

Pet grooming stands out as a career that combines practical skill, creative expression, and genuine emotional reward. Groomers build lasting bonds with the animals they care for and the families who trust them. The financial picture is equally appealing: experienced groomers regularly earn $45,000-$75,000 before tips, with top performers in metro areas exceeding six figures. The path from entry-level to expert can be completed in 2-3 years with dedication, and employers like Petco Animal Supplies Stores actively invest in training and advancement to retain talent in a competitive hiring market.