Grooming Trainee: Junior Pet Stylist

Petco; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k and PTO

Paid Time Off

Supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your grooming career with a ten-week training period. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience and building a solid foundation for growth within Petco Grooming.

The role offers weekends, evenings, and holiday availability, with competitive base pay and the full Petco Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and the beloved Petco

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting is preferred
• High-school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy
• 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
• 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 inquiries and provide timely resolution
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, and perform cleaning 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Passion for animals

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to start your grooming career with a ten-week training period. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more under seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience and building a solid foundation for growth within Petco Grooming.

The role offers weekends, evenings, and holiday availability, with competitive base pay and the full Petco Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and the beloved Petco