Junior Pet Stylist: Grooming Career Kickstart

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybride; USD 14 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Paid Time Off

Pet Discounts

Training program

Résumé du poste

Petco in Virginia Beach is hiring a Part-time Junior Pet Stylist. You will begin with a ten-week training period covering bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more, under seasoned groomers.

The program develops essential grooming skills and sets the foundation for a growing career in Petco Grooming. The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and learning grooming policies, with weekends/evenings availability and a base pay range aligned to state guidelines.

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.
• Genuine passion for animals and a desire to pursue a career in pet grooming.
• Basic understanding of dog breeds, behavior, and common grooming practices.
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required by the Pet Care Center’s grooming schedule.

Responsabilités

• Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon at all times.
• Interact professionally with pet parents and provide optimal customer service.
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, and assist with cleaning tasks.

Formation

High-school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Petco in Virginia Beach is hiring a Part-time Junior Pet Stylist. You will begin with a ten-week training period covering bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and more, under seasoned groomers.

The program develops essential grooming skills and sets the foundation for a growing career in Petco Grooming. The role emphasizes pet safety, customer service, and learning grooming policies, with weekends/evenings availability and a base pay range aligned to state guidelines.