Junior Pet Stylist: Begin Your Grooming Career

Petco; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits including medical dental and

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Supplies provided including grooming工具

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for its Grooming program in Massachusetts. You will begin with a ten-week training period learning bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more, under seasoned groomers.

This role emphasizes safety and the well‑being of pets, with opportunities to grow through ongoing training, benefits, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates have 0-1 year animal experience, a passion for animals, and are available weekends, evenings, and holidays as

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting, prior grooming salon assistance is preferred.
• High‑school diploma or GED is preferred, though not required.

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, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains
• 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

Education

High-school diploma or GED

0-1 year animal related experience

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist for its Grooming program in Massachusetts. You will begin with a ten-week training period learning bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, and more, under seasoned groomers.

This role emphasizes safety and the well‑being of pets, with opportunities to grow through ongoing training, benefits, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates have 0-1 year animal experience, a passion for animals, and are available weekends, evenings, and holidays as