Grooming Apprentice: Start Your Pet Care Career

Petco; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin your grooming career. During a ten-week training, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more, with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers as the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

This role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, Petco Discounts, and fully supplied grooming equipment.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of animal-related experience, preferred grooming salon assistance.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Passion for animals and desire to pursue a grooming career.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents’ instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries and provide timely resolution
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and maintain accurate grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business

Skills

Pet handling

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

0-1 year animal-related experience

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin your grooming career. During a ten-week training, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more, with hands-on guidance from seasoned groomers as the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

This role offers competitive base pay, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, Petco Discounts, and fully supplied grooming equipment.