Junior Pet Stylist: Begin Your Grooming Career

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Petco Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Petco Grooming invites you to begin your career as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience.

This role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and teamwork in a busy salon. The ten-week training program builds core grooming skills, with ongoing development and career growth.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or shelter volunteering preferred.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services: bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide optimal customer service.
• Maintain a clean grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records.
• Learn and adhere to Petco grooming policies, standards, and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Handling pets of all sizes

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Petco Grooming invites you to begin your career as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. You will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under seasoned groomers, gaining hands-on experience.

This role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and teamwork in a busy salon. The ten-week training program builds core grooming skills, with ongoing development and career growth.