Grooming Apprentice: Start Your Pet Care Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a ten-week grooming training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

The role emphasizes pet safety, quality care, and customer service for pet parents. The program includes hands-on training, supervision, and a path to grow within Petco Grooming.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal-related experience (e.g., shelter volunteering or pet sitting)
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication for interactions with pet parents and grooming team
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by the grooming schedule

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services under supervision (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear/gland cleaning)
• Ensure safety and well-being of every animal in the salon
• Provide professional, courteous customer service to pet parents
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and equipment
• Schedule grooming appointments and manage records
• Learn and adhere to Petco grooming policies and standards

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Pet care empathy

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist to begin a ten-week grooming training program. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers.

The role emphasizes pet safety, quality care, and customer service for pet parents. The program includes hands-on training, supervision, and a path to grow within Petco Grooming.