Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming & Career Growth

Petco; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment

Job summary

Petco Grooming Careers invites you to start as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten-week training period, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers, building a strong foundation for your grooming career.

We offer ongoing training, development, and career growth, plus competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and PTO, Petco Discounts, and all necessary supplies and equipment to succeed.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of animal related experience or shelter volunteering.
• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Genuine passion for animals and desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and grooming practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members.
• 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Animal handling

Education

High-school diploma or GED

0-1 year animal experience

Job description

Petco Grooming Careers invites you to start as a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming. During a ten-week training period, you will learn bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning with guidance from seasoned groomers, building a strong foundation for your grooming career.

We offer ongoing training, development, and career growth, plus competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and PTO, Petco Discounts, and all necessary supplies and equipment to succeed.