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Wilco

Lead Pet Groomer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Petaluma, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$39,426 / year median in California

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Lead Pet Groomer Our core values are more than words. We conduct our lives and our business with them in mind. Responsibilities Provide safe and high-quality bathing and grooming services to customers' pets. Excellent customer service, providing the highest level of client and team support. Lead the charge to ensure the groom shop is clean, safe, and welcoming for all customers and groomers. Participate and contribute to groomer performance management activities with the Store Manager. New groomer onboarding and orientation. Qualifications Management or leadership experience. 3 years of professional Pet Grooming experience (required) Pet Grooming experience must be highlighted within your resume to be considered for this role Must be willing to provide photos of previous animals groomed. Must always professionally handle all pets in a safe and humane manner. Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance Profit share

up to 3% of your annual earnings! 401 (k) retirement plan
up to 6% match Generous employee discount On-Demand Pay Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program
Refer a friend and receive up to $500.

00 as a Wilco gift card Marketing support Competitive hourly rate for meetings, vacations, and holidays. Modern, state-of-the-art grooming equipment and facilities. Grooming toolkit provided. Employer-sponsored continuing education. Compensation Hourly rates are determined by experience and productivity. Lead Groomers may earn extra pay by training Grooming Technicians, receiving 30% of the trainees' commissions once certified. (Specific criteria must be met) Tips from customers are ALL yours to keep.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and criminal background check, consistent with applicable law.

Wilco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to our organization. As a values-based cooperative, we believe all individuals should be treated on the basis of merit without prejudice. #LI-DNI