Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Basics & Growth

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Pet discounts

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. invites applications for a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training teaches bathing, drying, brushing, and nails under seasoned groomers to build a grooming career foundation.

The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and on‑the‑job learning with access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and pet discounts. Work environment is indoor grooming salon with flexible weekends.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience, including shelter volunteering or pet sitting.
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming as a career.
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited grooming services (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning).
• Ensure animal safety and well-being at all times in the salon.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and maintain grooming records.

Skills

Animal experience

Customer service

Weekend availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. invites applications for a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. This ten-week training teaches bathing, drying, brushing, and nails under seasoned groomers to build a grooming career foundation.

The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and on‑the‑job learning with access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and pet discounts. Work environment is indoor grooming salon with flexible weekends.