Junior Groomer

Petco; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Junior Groomer, where you will learn essential grooming skills while ensuring the comfort and safety of pets. This role offers hands-on training and a supportive environment to kickstart your career in pet care. Enjoy competitive pay and various benefits as you grow with Petco.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

Qualifications

• 0-1 year animal-related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services under supervision.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents, and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self, and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people, and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We’re committed to purpose-driven work, and believe that what’s good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco.

Your Petco Grooming Career

Begin your Petco journey as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming!

During this ten-week training period, you will learn fundamental grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing, drying, nail trimming, and more! Gaining hands-on experience with guidance from seasoned groomers, our industry-leading program is designed to develop essential grooming skills and set the foundation for your future career with Petco Grooming.

In addition to our commitment to continuous training, development, and career growth, we also offer:

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies & equipment you need, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State-of-the-art equipment, including bathing systems, kennels, tables, and dryers

Purpose

The Junior Pet Stylist's primary purpose is to learn how to perform services such as bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, alongside seasoned groomers. The role focuses on ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of pets, while delivering excellent customer service to pet parents. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about animals and grooming to start their career in the pet care industry.

Essential Job Functions

The incumbent must be able to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to pet parents’ instructions and company policies
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide excellent customer service, address inquiries, and resolve issues promptly
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area, disinfect tools and equipment, and perform cleaning duties as per hygiene policies
• Schedule grooming appointments, manage paperwork, and keep accurate grooming records
• Learn and adhere to Petco's grooming standards and policies to ensure safety, quality, and consistency

Training Program Outline

• Weeks 1-3: Learning and On-the-Job Training — dog behavior, safety, check-in/out procedures, customer service, grooming basics
• Weeks 3-10: Performing services and achieving productivity — bathing, walk-in services, meeting weekly goals

Education/Experience

• 0-1 year animal-related experience preferred (e.g., shelter volunteering, pet sitting, grooming assistance)
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Passion for animals and interest in pet grooming
• Basic knowledge of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices
• Ability to handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy
• Effective communication skills for interactions with pet parents and team members
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled

Work Environment

Most duties are performed indoors in the grooming salon. The role involves bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Some tasks may require working at heights or with support tools. The environment can be noisy and wet, with significant contact with pets and pet parents.

Petco is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class.

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