Junior Pet Stylist — Grooming Career Path

Petco; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming supplies & equipment provided

State of the art equipment

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training path. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and other essential grooming tasks with guidance from experienced groomers, building a solid foundation for a Petco grooming career.

This indoor role offers a competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts. You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive team, with weekend/evening availability required.

Qualifications

• Experience with bathing, drying, nail trimming and ear cleaning preferred.
• Passion for animals and willingness to learn grooming skills.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform limited grooming services (bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, gland cleaning).
• Ensure safety and well-being of animals in the salon at all times.
• Interact with pet parents, provide customer service, and address inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized grooming area and equipment, and assist with daily/weekly cleaning tasks.
• Schedule grooming appointments and maintain accurate records.
• Learn Petco grooming policies and standards to ensure safety and consistency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Petco is seeking a Junior Pet Stylist in Grooming to begin a ten-week training path. You will learn bathing, drying, brushing, nail trimming, and other essential grooming tasks with guidance from experienced groomers, building a solid foundation for a Petco grooming career.

This indoor role offers a competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401(k), PTO, and Petco discounts. You’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive team, with weekend/evening availability required.