Junior Pet Stylist – Grooming Basics & Training

Petco; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Discounts

Paid Time Off

401k and more

Medical, dental, vision and more

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in grooming in California. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming and grooming basics under experienced groomers. The role emphasizes animal safety, client communication, and maintaining a clean salon.

The program includes hands-on training over ten weeks with progression to performing services and meeting weekly productivity goals. Benefits include competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or shelter volunteering
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Genuine passion for animals and grooming career
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior and grooming practices
• Effective verbal and written communication with pet parents and team members
• Weekend/evening/holiday availability as required

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform limited grooming tasks including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning
• Ensure safety and well-being of every pet in the salon at all times
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain grooming records
• Learn and adhere to grooming policies and standards to ensure quality and consistency

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petco is hiring a Junior Pet Stylist in grooming in California. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming and grooming basics under experienced groomers. The role emphasizes animal safety, client communication, and maintaining a clean salon.

The program includes hands-on training over ten weeks with progression to performing services and meeting weekly productivity goals. Benefits include competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and Petco Discounts.