Junior Pet Stylist — Grooming Basics & Career Path

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies provided

Training and development

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming for their WA grooming salon. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under experienced groomers, while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.

The program runs ten weeks with hands-on training, guided by seasoned groomers. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

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
• 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

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming for their WA grooming salon. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning under experienced groomers, while prioritizing pet safety and comfort.

The program runs ten weeks with hands-on training, guided by seasoned groomers. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts.